The nameKenza

Kenza is a North African name meaning treasure. It is popular in France and Morocco.

Meaning

Kenza comes from the Arabic kanz, "treasure".

Origin

Arabic, from the Maghreb.

History

In England and Wales Kenza reached 969th place in 2020.

Popularity of the name Kenza

Kenza in the United States

3023rdmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
2024peak year (54 births)
826babies named Kenza in the United States since 1880
02754 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Kenza was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 358 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Kenza. Its rise began around 1988, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Kenza in the United States were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 45 births a year on average, against 38 in the five years before.

Kenza in the United Kingdom

1295thmost popular girls' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2021peak year (35 births)
516babies named Kenza in the United Kingdom since 1997
01835 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Kenza was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 196 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Kenza. Half of all babies named Kenza in the United Kingdom were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 30 births a year on average, against 24 in the five years before.

Kenza in France

255thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2000peak year (1,240 births)
20,045babies named Kenza in France since 1900
06201,240 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Kenza in Belgium

377thmost popular girls' name in Belgium in 2025
2005peak year (95 births)
1,576babies named Kenza in Belgium since 1995
04895 1995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Sibling names for Kenza

Names from the same generation as Kenza, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kenza mean?

Kenza comes from the Arabic kanz, "treasure".

What is the origin of the name Kenza?

Arabic, from the Maghreb.

Is Kenza a girl's or a boy's name?

Kenza is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Kenza?

In 2024, Kenza was the 3023rd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 54 births.

What are good sibling names for Kenza?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Noora, Aicha, Aziza and Marwa for a sister, Ayoub, Ishaq, Marwan and Abbas for a brother.