The nameKenzy

Kenzy is a name given mostly to boys and also to girls, mostly in France since the 2000s.

Meaning

It is linked to Kenzo and Kenza, from the Arabic kanz, "treasure".

Origin

Modern, of debated origin.

History

First found in France in 1987, Kenzy peaked in the mid 2010s, notably in Île-de-France. It is still given today.

Popularity of the name Kenzy

Kenzy in France

1015thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2015peak year (95 births)
1,500babies named Kenzy in France since 1900
04895 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Kenzy was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 730 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Kenzy. Its rise began around 1996, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Kenzy 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: 45 births a year on average, against 70 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kenzy mean?

It is linked to Kenzo and Kenza, from the Arabic kanz, "treasure".

What is the origin of the name Kenzy?

Modern, of debated origin.

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

Kenzy is a boy's name.