Kenedi
Meaninghelmeted head · English form of Kennedy
- US rank
- #5,238
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,766 in 2001
24 babies were named Kenedi in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,685 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1994–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 67,114 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Kenedi, 24 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kenedi would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKenedi first shows up in US birth records in 1994, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 31 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2001, when it reached #2,766.
- TrendKenedi has climbed 1,685 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,238. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningKenedi is an English form of Kennedy, which means “helmeted head”.
About the name Kenedi
Kenedi is a girl name of Irish origin meaning “helmeted head”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-edi”. US birth records list Kenedi for girls from 1994 to 2025, in 32 of those 32 years. Its best year was 2001, when it ranked #2,766 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #5,238, with 24 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14 | 72,904 girls |
| 2000s | 24 | 41,615 girls |
| 2010s | 17 | 60,132 girls |
| 2020s | 16 | 62,435 girls |
Other spellings of Kenedi
More Irish girl names
- Girl name: Abigail · my father is joy
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
- Unisex name: Rylee · rye clearing
- Unisex name: Sloane · raider
- Unisex name: Alani · orange tree
- Girl name: Everleigh · boar clearing
Questions about the name Kenedi
What does the name Kenedi mean?
Kenedi means “helmeted head” in English, as a form of Kennedy.
What is the origin of the name Kenedi?
Kenedi has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Abigail, Riley, Maeve.
Is Kenedi a boy or girl name?
Kenedi is a girl name.
How popular is the name Kenedi?
Kenedi ranked #5,238 for US girls in 2025, given to 24 babies. Its best year was 2001 (#2,766).