Kenzi
Meaningson of the handsome one · Scottish form of Mackenzie
- US rank
- #3,296
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,184 in 2013
47 babies were named Kenzi in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,673 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1982–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kenzi you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 34,247 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Kenzi, 47 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kenzi would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKenzi first shows up in US birth records in 1982, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 43 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2013, when it reached #1,184.
- TrendKenzi has slipped 1,673 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,296. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningKenzi is a Scottish form of Mackenzie, which means “son of the handsome one”. Our records link it to Irish and Scottish roots.
About the name Kenzi
Kenzi is a girl name of Irish and Scottish origin meaning “son of the handsome one”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-nzi”. US birth records list Kenzi for girls from 1982 to 2025, in 44 of those 44 years. Its best year was 2013, when it ranked #1,184 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,296, with 47 babies.
Origin:Irish namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6.3 | 159,681 girls |
| 1990s | 19 | 52,056 girls |
| 2000s | 37 | 26,874 girls |
| 2010s | 90 | 11,151 girls |
| 2020s | 53 | 18,927 girls |
Other spellings of Kenzi
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 Kenzi
What does the name Kenzi mean?
Kenzi means “son of the handsome one” in Scottish, as a form of Mackenzie.
What is the origin of the name Kenzi?
Kenzi has Irish, Scottish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Abigail, Riley, Maeve.
Is Kenzi a boy or girl name?
Kenzi is a girl name.
How popular is the name Kenzi?
Kenzi ranked #3,296 for US girls in 2025, given to 47 babies. Its best year was 2013 (#1,184).