Female and male names most popular over the last 10 years - page 2156.

Rare African name of Swahili origin, meaning "Switzerland.

Unique Japanese name meaning "someone connected with swords," derived from "ken" (sword) and "-ja" (belonging). Historically, it was given to skilled samurai warriors in feudal Japan, associated with strength, courage, wisdom, and agility in battle. Today, Kenja is respected and admired in Japan, often used for males but also sometimes for females. Outside of Japan, it's relatively rare yet gaining attention due to its unique sound and meaning.

Captivating African American name coined in the late 20th century, combining Kenneth ("handsome") and Janae ("God is gracious"), signifying "Handsome God is Gracious.

Japanese boy's name meaning "healthy second son".

Rare African male given name derived from Yoruba words "Kehinde" (last born) and Spanish "Juan" (God is gracious), signifying that even the youngest are blessed by divine grace.

Irish name of ancient origin, translating to "little head," once popular among prominent figures like Kennae O'Neill.

East African name of Swahili origin, derived from "mswaki" meaning 'pure' or 'white', interpreted as 'pure and innocent'.

Scottish name derived from "Cionaodh," meaning "wisdom.

Captivating female name of African origin, derived from the Swahili word 'kenny', meaning 'to love'. It signifies 'she who loves' or 'beloved'.

Kennedy is an Irish name derived from "Ó Ceannéide", meaning "harsh-headed" or "ugly-headed".

Uncommon Irish given name derived from the surname Ó Céin, meaning "descendant of little/youthful.

Unique African American name derived from the Swahili word 'kenya', meaning 'mountainous land'.

Uncommon yet powerful Irish-derived name, meaning 'helmet-headed' or 'ugly-headed,' reflecting its origin from the historic Kennedy family.

Unique American girls' name derived from Kennedy, meaning "ugly headed" in Irish Gaelic, but often associated with modernity and prestige.

Intriguing African-American name derived from Swahili word "kenya," meaning "Switzerland." It pays homage to Kenya's Maasai people, reflecting their resilience and pride. Despite having no universally agreed-upon meaning, Kenneisha allows its bearers to define its significance personally.

Kenneth is a Scottish name meaning 'bold' or 'handsome', combining Gaelic words for head (cenn) and strong (tòmhais). It was popular among ancient Scottish kings like Kenneth MacAlpin who united Picts and Scots in the 9th century. Today, Kenneth remains a traditional Scottish name with worldwide use, famously held by author Kenneth Grahame and actor Kenneth Branagh.

Irish given name derived from Cennetig, meaning "chief victory" or "leader victorious.

African-American name of Ashanti origin, meaning "born on Wednesday".

American girls' name created from the elements 'Kenna', meaning wise or intelligent, and '-isha', often associated with beautiful flowers, resulting in the interpretation of Kenneshia as 'wise flower' or 'intelligent beauty'. Its origins are unclear but it gained some popularity during the 20th century.

Unique female given name of African American origin, derived from the masculine Scottish name Kenneth meaning 'handsome'. It gained popularity during the mid-20th century as part of the Black Power movement aiming to celebrate African heritage.

Rare African name of Swahili origin meaning "upward.

American female given name created by author Anne Rice for her novel "The Queen of the Damned." It has no specific meaning or etymology, but is now occasionally chosen by parents inspired by popular culture despite its fictional origin.

Unique African American name derived from "Quentin," meaning "fifth" in Latin. Popularized during the early 20th century, it's now rare but notable due to Olympic gold medalist Kennetta Gaines.

Unique American female given name with Irish roots, derived from the surname Kennedy, meaning 'descendant of Ceannéidigh'.

The Irish name Kenney means "handsome," derived from the surname O'Caoimhin.

African-origin name derived from Swahili word "kizunguzungu", meaning 'crazy', chosen often for sound rather than meaning, yet it signifies spiritedness or exceptional behavior in many African cultures.

Unique Hebrew name meaning "God hears" or "God has heard," symbolizing divine attentiveness and profound spiritual significance.

African name of Igbo origin from Nigeria, meaning "My God's Own.

African-origin feminine given name derived from the Hausa language, meaning "God's gift.

African-American name derived from Swahili 'kina', meaning 'hers'. It signifies strength, independence, and femininity.

Distinctive African American female name derived from the Swahili word "kenya", meaning "little mountain". It signifies strength, resilience, and endurance.

Uncommon, African-origin female name from Uganda's Luganda tribe, meaning 'wise woman'.

Kenneth is a Scottish name derived from the Gaelic "Cionaodh," meaning "Head Full of Fire" or "Leader Full of Inspiration.

African Igbo name meaning "Wise Heart," reflecting intelligence and empathy.

Kenneth is a Scottish name of Irish origin, derived from Cináed, meaning "handsome" or "winning".

African-origin name from Nigeria's Igbo people, meaning "the one who brings happiness." It reflects hopes for positivity and responsibility.

Distinctive African name, created by Maya Angelou for her grandson, combining 'Kenneth' meaning 'strong', with 'Yatta', Swahili for 'it has happened', signifying resilience and triumph.

African name of Igbo origin, meaning 'Has God not shown his way?', reflecting the deep spiritual beliefs of the Igbo people.

Uncommon African American name created by blending Kenneth ("handsome") and Keturah ("first-born"), gaining popularity during the Civil Rights Movement to celebrate cultural roots.

Unique Haitian girls' name derived from the French Kenisha, which was inspired by Thomas Love Peacock's fictional county Kensington in his novel "The Misfortunes of Elphin." Despite having no specific meaning or historical figure associated with it, Kennysha is appreciated for its distinctive sound and elegant appearance.