Kenza
Meaningtreasure · Arabic
- US rank
- #2,778
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,778 in 2025
61 babies were named Kenza in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,391 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1987–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kenza you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 26,316 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Kenza, 61 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kenza would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKenza first shows up in US birth records in 1987, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 38 years since.
- Best yearKenza is at its all-time high right now: #2,778 in 2025.
- Then vs nowKenza is 7.6× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 200,000 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 26,316.
- TrendKenza has climbed 1,391 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,778. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Arabic, Kenza means “treasure”.
About the name Kenza
Kenza is a girl name of English origin meaning “treasure”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-nza”. US birth records list Kenza for girls from 1987 to 2025, in 37 of those 39 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #2,778 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,778, with 61 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.1 | 476,190 girls |
| 1990s | 3.7 | 271,003 girls |
| 2000s | 9.0 | 110,988 girls |
| 2010s | 21 | 48,780 girls |
| 2020s | 29 | 34,149 girls |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Kenza
What does the name Kenza mean?
Kenza means “treasure” in Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Kenza?
Kenza has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Kenza a boy or girl name?
Kenza is a girl name.
How popular is the name Kenza?
Kenza ranked #2,778 for US girls in 2025, given to 61 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#2,778).