Kenshi Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KEN-shee /ˈkɛnʃi/
Origin: Japanese
Meaning: strong; virtuous
Historical & Cultural Background
Kenshi is a name of Japanese origin, often associated with martial arts, particularly kendo, which translates to 'the way of the sword.' In Japanese culture, names often carry significant meanings and are chosen based on the desired traits for the child. The name Kenshi can also be linked to various historical figures in Japan, particularly samurai.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kenshi was first seen in the United States in 2021.
Kenshi has ranked as high as #1354 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Kenshi has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Kenshi is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Kenshi was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Kenshi
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Kenshi.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9 |