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Kenzi

♂ Boy

Pronounced KEN-zee /ˈkɛn.zi/High

Meaning: A short form of Mackenzie — from the Scots Gaelic Mac Coinnich, 'son of Coinneach (the comely/handsome one)'; used for both sexesLow

In 30 seconds: Comely; handsome: Kenzi is a short form of Mackenzie. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowScottish
MeaningA short form of Mackenzie — from the Scots Gaelic Mac Coinnich, 'son of Coinneach (the comely/handsome one)'; used for both sexes
U.S. rank (2024)#9422 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 38

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420072024

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

Kenzi is a short form of Mackenzie — from the Scots Gaelic Mac Coinnich, 'son of Coinneach (the comely/handsome one)'; used for both sexes. A crisp, modern name (here for a boy; slug distinguished; said 'KEN-zee').

In the U.S. it appears as a nickname-name for both sexes. Rare as a formal name, comely-and-handsome at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Mackenzie is 'son of Coinneach (the comely/handsome one)' — Kenzi is a short form, crisp and modern, used for both sexes (said 'KEN-zee').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Kenzi — Scottish; nickname; unisex

Variations

KenzieMackenzieKenzy

Nicknames

Ken

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kenzi mean?

Kenzi is a short form of Mackenzie — Scottish 'son of Coinneach (the comely/handsome one)'; used for both sexes; here for a boy.

How do you pronounce Kenzi?

It's said KEN-zee /ˈkɛn.zi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kenzi a boy or girl name?

Kenzi is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Kenzi?

Kenzi is a very rare formal name in the U.S.

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