Gender: Male
Origin: Japanese
Pronunciation: K EH N JH IY
Popularity Rank: #11,320
Kenji may be derived from Ken, a name whose meaning is Handsome, Form of Kenneth, Sprung from Fire, Healthy and Strong.
The name Kenji is of Japanese origin. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Kenji is commonly found in Japan, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and 62 more countries.
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ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K EH N JH IY
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Kenji is recorded 4,332 times globally, ranking it as the 11,320th most common name worldwide.
Kenji is most prevalent in Japan, with 1,023 occurrences, making it the 9th most popular name in the country.
In Japan, the name Kenji is found among 1 in every 89 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
Country | Rank | Frequency |
---|---|---|
Japan | #9 | 1 : 89 |
Malaysia | #2,250 | 1 : 3,456 |
Hong Kong | #710 | 1 : 934 |
United States of America | #6,129 | 1 : 4,699 |
France | #3,948 | 1 : 3,835 |
Singapore | #1,511 | 1 : 2,404 |
Belgium | #2,063 | 1 : 1,587 |
Peru | #3,413 | 1 : 5,682 |
Netherlands | #5,150 | 1 : 4,627 |
United Kingdom | #7,547 | 1 : 7,408 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Kenji from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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