Kenza
Every Kenza since 1987 — 887 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kenza
Kenza is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,797 in 2025 with 61 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 887 American babies have been named Kenza. Its peak came in 2025, when 61 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 Kenza stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kenza year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 61 | #2,797 |
| 2024 | 54 | #3,033 |
| 2023 | 45 | #3,499 |
| 2022 | 45 | #3,510 |
| 2021 | 47 | #3,368 |
| 2020 | 33 | #4,221 |
| 2019 | 47 | #3,360 |
| 2018 | 40 | #3,762 |
| 2017 | 36 | #4,111 |
| 2016 | 28 | #4,923 |
| 2015 | 39 | #3,888 |
| 2014 | 35 | #4,220 |
| 2013 | 40 | #3,817 |
| 2012 | 25 | #5,483 |
| 2011 | 37 | #4,033 |
| 2010 | 31 | #4,678 |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,209 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,696 |
| 2007 | 19 | #6,961 |
| 2006 | 20 | #6,485 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,688 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,626 |
| 2003 | 20 | #5,930 |
| 2002 | 11 | #9,167 |
| 2001 | 13 | #7,981 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,331 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,549 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,070 |
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Famous people named Kenza
- Kenza Farah Singer · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kenza in 2025?
Kenza ranked #2,797 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 61 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kenza?
887 babies have been named Kenza in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kenza most popular?
Kenza peaked in 2025, when 61 newborns received the name.
Is Kenza a boy or girl name?
Kenza is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kenza rising or falling?
Kenza is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kenza?
Well-known people named Kenza include Kenza Farah (singer).