Kenta Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKEN-tah / ˈkɛn.tɑJapanese
Meaning
Healthy; strong
Historical & Cultural Background
Kenta is a common masculine name in Japan. It is often given to boys with the hope that they will grow up to be strong and healthy. The name can be composed of different kanji characters, which can alter its meaning slightly. Kenta has been used in various cultural contexts, including literature and media.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kento
International Variants
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Famous people named Kenta
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Fictional characters named Kenta
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kenta was first seen in the United States in 1973. Kenta has ranked as high as #1052 nationally, which occurred in 1977, and has been most popular in California, Louisiana, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Kenta has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kenta (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1977 | 48 |
| 1978 | 19 |
| 1979 | 19 |
| 1980 | 15 |
| 1981 | 15 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 15 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 20 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 28 |
| 1992 | 27 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 24 |
| 1995 | 25 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 22 |
| 1998 | 21 |
| 1999 | 24 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 20 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2022 | 11 |