Kena
- US rank
- #7,885
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,459 in 1975
13 babies were named Kena in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,365 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1947–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kena you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 123,457 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Kena, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kena would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKena first shows up in US birth records in 1947, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 78 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1975, when it ranked #1,459. Today it's #7,885, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendKena has climbed 2,365 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,885. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Kena
Kena is a girl name of Scottish origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-ena”. US birth records list Kena for girls from 1947 to 2025, in 74 of those 79 years. Its best year was 1975, when it ranked #1,459 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #7,885, with 13 babies.
Origin:Scottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 2.1 | 476,190 girls |
| 1950s | 3.1 | 319,489 girls |
| 1960s | 16 | 62,461 girls |
| 1970s | 34 | 29,308 girls |
| 1980s | 21 | 47,483 girls |
| 1990s | 12 | 80,775 girls |
| 2000s | 9.8 | 101,729 girls |
| 2010s | 7.2 | 138,696 girls |
| 2020s | 7.9 | 126,050 girls |
Other spellings of Kena
More Scottish girl names
- Girl name: Isla · from Islay
- Unisex name: Paisley · from Paisley, Scotland
- Unisex name: Scottie · a Scot
- Girl name: Eva · life
- Unisex name: Skylar · scholar
- Unisex name: Blair · plain, field
- Girl name: Gracie · grace
- Girl name: Maisie · pearl
Questions about the name Kena
What is the origin of the name Kena?
Kena has Scottish roots in our records. Other Scottish names include Isla, Paisley, Scottie.
Is Kena a boy or girl name?
Kena is a girl name.
How popular is the name Kena?
Kena ranked #7,885 for US girls in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 1975 (#1,459).