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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Kenith — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Kenisha|Keniya
ScottishBoy→ Stable

Kenith

KEN-ith · 2 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13239 in 2023

Peak: #13239 in 2023

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13239 in 2023

Peak: #13239 in 2023

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20152023

Rank #13239 · Falling since 2015

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ScottishClassicBoy2-syllableOld Norse RootRoyalStrongTraditionalMid-centuryRare
Character
keen intellectstrong willnoble spiritdetermined courage
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Keniths

accomplishedintellectualpassionatearticulateimaginative
STRONG
High confidence

Kenith is a Scottish boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Kenith at a Glance
Meaning:From Old Norse meaning 'royal' or 'keen'. Scottish variant form related to Kenneth, historically borne by Scottish kings.
Language root:Old Norse · Scottish Gaelic
Peak rank:#13239 in 2023
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
KennethKevinKeithKentKelvinKerwin
Similar Style
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Works Well With
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Kenith · Overview
Summary

Kenith is a Scottish boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Strong character
Kenith carries a grounded, serious quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
kenith.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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