US Popularity:2795
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:acquire
Kenan is a baby boy name of Hebrew origin. Pronounced KEE-nan, this baby name means “acquire.” From the ancestors of Mother Mary to the son of Enosh, Kenan is associated with brave men in the Old and New Testament. Besides its Hebrew roots, Kenan is also compared to the similar-sounding Gaelic name Cian. Whether figures in the Hebrew Bible inspire baby or not, baby Kenan is bound to make this powerful name his own.

Kenan Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Kenan is currently #2021 on The Bump
Boy:Kenan is currently #598 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Kenan is currently #2795 in U.S. births
Boy:Kenan is currently #930 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#2795
in 2023
- 267
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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