Kenja
girl nameKenja entered the US charts in 1969, peaked at #5601 in 1976, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1969–2025
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rank today
#5601
peak (1976)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #7471 |
| 1970s | #7112 |
| 1980s | #10677 |
| 1990s | #10479 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Kenja are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Kenja alive today was born around 1974, making them about 51 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kenja in 2025?
- Kenja is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kenja most popular?
- Kenja peaked in 1976, reaching #5601 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kenja with classmates?
- Kenja will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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