The nameKenzi
Kenzi is a boy's name, mostly given in France since the 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic or Japanese
Meaning
Its origin is debated. It is often linked to Kenza, from the Arabic kanz, "treasure", or to Kenzo.
Origin
Arabic or Japanese, depending on the family.
History
First given in France in the late 1980s, Kenzi peaked in the mid 2010s and is still given today, especially in Île-de-France and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
Popularity of the name Kenzi
Kenzi in France
Kenzi was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 570 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Kenzi. Its rise began around 1996, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Kenzi in France were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 46 births a year on average, against 60 in the five years before.
Kenzi in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kenzi mean?
Its origin is debated. It is often linked to Kenza, from the Arabic kanz, "treasure", or to Kenzo.
What is the origin of the name Kenzi?
Arabic or Japanese, depending on the family.
Is Kenzi a girl's or a boy's name?
Kenzi is a boy's name.