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Kensie
Pronounced KEN-zee /ˈkɛn.zi/High
Meaning: A pet form of Mackenzie — from the Gaelic, 'a child of Coinneach', the handsome/comely/fair one; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Kensie is a pet form of Mackenzie — from the Gaelic Mac Coinnich, 'a child of Coinneach', the handsome, comely, or fair one (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name, now mostly for girls, here for girls (nickname Kenz).
It registers thinly on its own. Rare, a-child-of-the-fair-one at the root, and crisp.
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What does the name Kensie mean?
Kensie pets Mackenzie — Gaelic 'a child of Coinneach', the handsome/fair one; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Kensie?
It's said KEN-zee /ˈkɛn.zi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Kensie a boy or girl name?
Kensie is used for both sexes; today it leans to girls, the use covered here.
How popular is Kensie?
Kensie is a rare, recent name in the U.S.