Girl · #9,953 in 2026

Kenlei

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

Current Rank

#9,953

Peak Rank

#6,450 (2014)

Total Babies

196

5-Yr Trend

-42%

2008

First Year

2026

Last Year

2014

Peak Year

#6450

Peak Rank

196

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kenlei

Kenlei first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2008, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 19 Kenleis were born — ranking #6,450 that year. As of 2026, Kenlei ranks #9,953 for baby girls with 5 births, falling sharply (-42%). In total, more than 196 Kenleis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Kenlei

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

Kenley
Kenly
Kinley
Kinlaw
Keenly
Conley
Conely
Kenway
Conly
Conlee
Comely
Kingly

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kenlei

What does the name Kenlei mean?

Kenlei is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2008. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kenlei in 2026?

In 2026, Kenlei ranks #9,953 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Kenlei most popular?

Kenlei reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #6,450 that year with 19 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Kenlei most popular?

Kenlei has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kenlei.

Is Kenlei a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kenlei?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kenlei include Audi, Frankee, Melis. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kenlei

Kenlei is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2008 and has accumulated 196 births in the dataset. Kenlei's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #6,450. Use the chart and map above to compare Kenlei'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.