Kena
Every Kena since 1947 — 1,911 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kena
Kena is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,105 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1947, 1,911 American babies have been named Kena. Its peak came in 1975, when 70 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kena stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kena year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #8,105 | — | — |
| 2024 | 19 | #6,285 | — | — |
| 2023 | 17 | #6,797 | 9 | #8,597 |
| 2022 | 19 | #6,347 | 5 | #13,377 |
| 2021 | — | — | 9 | #8,526 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,705 | 7 | #10,107 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,536 | — | — |
| 2018 | 12 | #8,899 | 10 | #7,905 |
| 2017 | 14 | #8,085 | 7 | #10,261 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,485 | — | — |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,395 | 5 | #13,101 |
| 2014 | 11 | #9,856 | 5 | #13,118 |
| 2013 | 22 | #5,923 | — | — |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,760 | 6 | #11,565 |
| 2011 | 14 | #8,419 | — | — |
| 2010 | 10 | #10,837 | — | — |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,709 | — | — |
| 2008 | 23 | #6,040 | — | — |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,787 | — | — |
| 2006 | 24 | #5,631 | — | — |
| 2005 | 17 | #6,996 | — | — |
| 2004 | 19 | #6,369 | — | — |
| 2003 | 26 | #4,877 | — | — |
| 2002 | 13 | #8,058 | — | — |
| 2001 | 13 | #7,978 | — | — |
| 2000 | 21 | #5,404 | — | — |
| 1995 | 21 | #4,764 | — | — |
| 1990 | 28 | #3,755 | — | — |
| 1985 | 45 | #2,270 | — | — |
| 1980 | 55 | #1,950 | — | — |
| 1975 | 70 | #1,466 | — | — |
| 1970 | 42 | #1,995 | — | — |
| 1965 | 31 | #2,135 | — | — |
| 1960 | 12 | #3,807 | — | — |
| 1955 | 7 | #4,956 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kena in 2025?
Kena ranked #8,105 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kena?
1,911 babies have been named Kena in the United States since 1947, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kena most popular?
Kena peaked in 1975, when 70 newborns received the name.
Is Kena a boy or girl name?
Kena is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kena rising or falling?
Kena is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.