Kenji

Meaning of Kenji

Kenji is a Japanese name that commonly means "strong and healthy second son," but the meaning varies depending on the kanji used to write it.

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Popularity of Kenji

After ranking as high as #755 in 2022, Kenji has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Kenji

• Kenji Watanabe
  Japanese Olympic swimmer
• Kenji Miyazawa
  Japanese poet and author
• Kenji Fujimori
  Peruvian politician
• Kenji Eno
  Japanese video game designer
• Kenji Ogiwara
  Japanese Nordic combined skier

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Questions about the name Kenji

What does the name Kenji mean?

Kenji means kenji is a japanese name that commonly means "strong and healthy second son," but the meaning varies depending on the kanji used to write it, and it comes from Japanese origins.

Is Kenji a boy's or a girl's name?

Kenji is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Kenji?

Kenji did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Kenji most popular?

Kenji peaked at #755 in 2022.