Kenai
Every Kenai since 1992 — 2,465 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kenai
Kenai is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #713 in 2025 with 377 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 2,465 American babies have been named Kenai. Its peak came in 2025, when 383 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kenai stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kenai year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,074 | 377 | #713 |
| 2024 | 5 | #16,493 | 327 | #774 |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,406 | 235 | #960 |
| 2022 | 5 | #16,533 | 202 | #1,082 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,498 | 141 | #1,322 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,298 | 144 | #1,274 |
| 2019 | 5 | #16,799 | 122 | #1,437 |
| 2018 | — | — | 93 | #1,693 |
| 2017 | — | — | 98 | #1,627 |
| 2016 | — | — | 82 | #1,837 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,474 | 68 | #2,079 |
| 2014 | — | — | 61 | #2,220 |
| 2013 | 5 | #17,963 | 52 | #2,414 |
| 2012 | — | — | 37 | #3,084 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,817 | 35 | #3,211 |
| 2010 | — | — | 41 | #2,896 |
| 2009 | — | — | 37 | #3,141 |
| 2008 | — | — | 40 | #2,982 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,707 | 42 | #2,845 |
| 2006 | — | — | 33 | #3,277 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,481 | 42 | #2,638 |
| 2004 | — | — | 52 | #2,225 |
| 2003 | 7 | #13,144 | 9 | #7,564 |
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| 2001 | — | — | 11 | #6,246 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kenai in 2025?
Kenai ranked #713 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 377 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kenai?
2,465 babies have been named Kenai in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kenai most popular?
Kenai peaked in 2025, when 383 newborns received the name.
Is Kenai a boy or girl name?
Kenai is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kenai rising or falling?
Kenai is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.