boy's name
Kensei
KEN-say (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 46
Kensei is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2017 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Kensei is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 2014, when 8 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 2006.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Kensei Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 2000s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 41 |
How Popular Is Kensei?
In 2017, Kensei was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Kensei
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kensei Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kensei over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kensei
- Japanese KEN-say
Sibling Names for Kensei
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kensei — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kensei
How popular is the name Kensei?
In 2017, Kensei was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Kensei a girl's or a boy's name?
Kensei is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kensei?
Kensei has 2 syllables.
When was Kensei most popular?
Kensei peaked in 2014, when 8 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.