Boy · #12,053 in 2026

Kenet

Name: Popularity of the name Kenet in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Kenet, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,053

Peak Rank

#8,209 (2000)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1997

First Year

2006

Last Year

2000

Peak Year

#8209

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kenet

Kenet first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1997, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 7 Kenets were born — ranking #8,209 that year. As of 2026, Kenet ranks #12,053 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 23 Kenets have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Kenet

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kenet is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Kennett
Kennet
Kinit
Cunit
Connett
Canet
Canette
Commit
Cannot
Connote
Canot
Connate

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kenet

What does the name Kenet mean?

Kenet is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1997. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kenet in 2026?

In 2026, Kenet ranks #12,053 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Kenet most popular?

Kenet reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #8,209 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Kenet a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kenet is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Kenet?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kenet include Latarius, Kang, Montanna. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kenet

Kenet is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1997 and has accumulated 23 births in the dataset. Kenet's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #8,209. Use the chart and map above to compare Kenet's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.