US Popularity:1288
Origin:Gaelic
Meaning:Fire-born; Handsome
Kenna is a girl's name of Gaelic origin. It is the female form of Kenneth, which means "fire-born" or "handsome." Perfect for fiery free spirits with fierce determination, Kenna is a short name that packs a real punch. It is also a popular surname throughout Ireland and Scotland, often written as Kennagh or McKenna. Whether you want to honor your Gaelic heritage or encourage baby to blaze their own trail, Kenna is a bad-ass name for your little one.

Kenna Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Kenna is currently #1343 on The Bump
Girl:Kenna is currently #615 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Kenna is currently #1288 in U.S. births
Girl:Kenna is currently #488 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#1288
in 2022
+ 55
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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