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Kennetta

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Pronounced kuh-NET-uh /kəˈnɛt.ə/Low

Meaning: Kennetta is a feminine form of Kenneth, given an -etta ending. Kenneth blends two Gaelic names - Cinaed, 'born of fire,' and Coinneach, 'handsome, comely' - so Kennetta carries a bright, attractive meaning honoring a Kenneth in the family.Low

In 30 seconds: Kennetta is a feminine form of Kenneth, from the Gaelic for 'handsome' or 'born of fire.' A late-century US name, it is said kuh-NET-uh.

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Origin LowGaelic

MeaningKennetta is a feminine form of Kenneth, given an -etta ending. Kenneth blends two Gaelic names - Cinaed, 'born of fire,' and Coinneach, 'handsome, comely' - so Kennetta carries a bright, attractive meaning honoring a Kenneth in the family.

U.S. rank (1995)#14564 ↘ Falling

1995 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1984

Total births (all-time)≈ 202

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kennetta feminizes Kenneth with the graceful -etta ending. Kenneth itself gathers up two Gaelic names, one meaning 'born of fire' and one 'handsome,' so Kennetta wears a warm, flattering meaning while honoring a namesake.

It was never common, given to only about fifteen girls a year at its peak around 1984. Its meaning follows Kenneth, dressed in a soft feminine form typical of the -etta names.

Did you know? A girl named Kennetta around its peak in 1984 is now in her forties, part of the long tradition of turning a father's or grandfather's name into a daughter's.

Overall data confidence 30%

References - Kennetta — Feminine of Kenneth (Gaelic 'handsome'/'born of fire'); -etta; low-moderate confidence.

Variations

KenishaKennetteKenetta

Nicknames

KenNetta

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kennetta mean?

It is a feminine form of Kenneth, from the Gaelic for 'handsome' (Coinneach) or 'born of fire' (Cinaed).

How do you pronounce Kennetta?

It is said kuh-NET-uh /kəˈnɛt.ə/ - three syllables.

Is Kennetta a boy or girl name?

Kennetta is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Kennetta?

It was always rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen girls a year around its peak in the mid nineteen-eighties.