Keni
Every Keni since 1956 — 347 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keni
Keni is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,550 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1956, 347 American babies have been named Keni — about 75% girls and 25% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2007, when 16 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Keni stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keni 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 | 7 | #12,550 | — | — |
| 2024 | 10 | #9,908 | 5 | #13,315 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,717 | — | — |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,804 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,503 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,344 | 5 | #13,141 |
| 2019 | 5 | #16,803 | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,923 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | 5 | #13,274 |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,628 | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | #17,966 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | 5 | #13,298 |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | 6 | #11,524 |
| 2009 | — | — | 5 | #13,542 |
| 2008 | 6 | #16,467 | 6 | #11,873 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,089 | 11 | #7,365 |
| 2006 | — | — | 11 | #7,205 |
| 2005 | 5 | #17,868 | 6 | #10,830 |
| 2004 | — | — | 10 | #7,296 |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | 6 | #14,064 | 6 | #9,751 |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,696 | — | — |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,923 | — | — |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,576 | — | — |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,525 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Keni in 2025?
Keni ranked #12,550 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Keni?
347 babies have been named Keni in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keni most popular?
Keni peaked in 2007, when 16 newborns received the name.
Is Keni a boy or girl name?
Keni is used for both: about 75% of babies named Keni have been girls and 25% boys.
Is the name Keni rising or falling?
Keni is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.