Kennedi Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: In 2022, around 50 baby girls were given the name Kennedi.

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A Deep Dive

Kennedi Overview

Meaning

Misshapen head, helmeted chief

Gender

Girl, Gender-neutral

Origin

Irish

Etymology

Kennedi is an Americanized respelling of the Irish surname Kennedy, which is derived from the Gaelic “Cinnéidigh,” meaning “helmet-headed” or “armored head.”

Pronunciation

/ˈkɛn.ə.di/

Popularity

Kennedi is particularly popular in the USA. In 2023, Kennedi came in the #629 spot for girl names in the USA

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

8 (Practical, Ambitious, Materialistic)

Name Styles

Modern, Unique, Edgy

Associated Traits

Authoritative, powerful, tough, tenacious

Name Day

February 15th
A Deep Dive

Kennedi Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Kennedy, Kenedi, Kennedie, Kenady, Kennedee, Kenndy

Common Nicknames

Ken, Kenny, Keni, Kena, Didi

Diminutives

Keni, Kenzie, Kennie

Famous People

  • Kennedi Clements
    (Canadian Actress)

What Is the Meaning of Kennedi?

Kennedi means “helmeted chief” or “misshapen head.” Those with the name Kennedi are often seen as strong and confident individuals.

What Is the Origin of The Name Kennedi?

The name Kennedi is a modern variation of the traditional Irish surname Kennedy, coming from Ireland and Scotland.

Kennedi Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Kennedi in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#5242021#5542022#6292023
Top 3 Rankings#3862015#4152014#4162016

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Kennedi

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023629
(-75 from 2022)
470
(-78 from 2022)
0.02687
2022554
(-30 from 2021)
548
(-39 from 2021)
0.03056
2021524
(-2 from 2020)
587
(+9 from 2020)
0.03276
2020522
(-19 from 2019)
578
(-47 from 2019)
0.03270
2019503
(-63 from 2018)
625
(-99 from 2018)
0.03406
2018440
(+2 from 2017)
724
(+7 from 2017)
0.03893
2017442
(-26 from 2016)
717
(-82 from 2016)
0.03795
2016416
(-30 from 2015)
799
(-49 from 2015)
0.04127
2015386
(+29 from 2014)
848
(+78 from 2014)
0.04347
2014415
(+30 from 2013)
770
(+80 from 2013)
0.03936
2013445
(+66 from 2012)
690
(+93 from 2012)
0.03579
2012511
(-66 from 2011)
597
(-97 from 2011)
0.03078
2011445
(+45 from 2010)
694
(+77 from 2010)
0.03582
2010490
(-22 from 2009)
617
(-46 from 2009)
0.03147
2009468
(+88 from 2008)
663
(+109 from 2008)
0.03274
2008556
(+2 from 2007)
554
(+9 from 2007)
0.02660
2007558
(+64 from 2006)
545
(+78 from 2006)
0.02575
2006622
(+7 from 2005)
467
(+23 from 2005)
0.02234
2005629
(+7 from 2004)
444
(+15 from 2004)
0.02188
2004636
(+6 from 2003)
429
(+15 from 2003)
0.02126
2003642
(+62 from 2002)
414
(+59 from 2002)
0.02063
2002704
(+37 from 2001)
355
(+33 from 2001)
0.01797
2001741
(+48 from 2000)
322
(+31 from 2000)
0.01625
2000789
(+14 from 1999)
291
(+19 from 1999)
0.01458
1999803
(+188 from 1998)
272
(+69 from 1998)
0.01397
1998991
(+164 from 1997)
203
(+43 from 1997)
0.01047
19971155
(+77 from 1996)
160
(+18 from 1996)
0.00838
19961232
(+159 from 1995)
142
(+24 from 1995)
0.00741
19951391
(+1457 from 1994)
118
(+76 from 1994)
0.00614
19942848
(+3107 from 1993)
42
(+27 from 1993)
0.00215
19935955
(+2779 from 1992)
15
(+6 from 1992)
0.00076
19928734
(+3625 from 1989)
9
(+4 from 1989)
0.00045
19910
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
198912359
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00025
19880
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19870
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19860
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0
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0.0000
19850
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0
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0.0000
19840
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0
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0.0000
19830
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0
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0.0000
19820
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0.0000
19810
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0
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0.0000
19800
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0
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0.0000
19790
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0
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0.0000
19780
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0
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0.0000
19770
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0
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0.0000
19760
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0
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0.0000
19750
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0.0000
19740
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0.0000
19730
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0.0000
19720
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0.0000
19710
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0.0000
19700
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0.0000
19690
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0.0000
19680
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19670
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19660
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19650
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19640
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19630
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19620
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19610
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19340
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19330
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19320
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19310
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0.0000
19300
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19290
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19280
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19270
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19260
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19250
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19240
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19230
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19220
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19210
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19200
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19190
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19180
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0.0000
19170
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0.0000
19160
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19150
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19140
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19130
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19120
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19110
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19100
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19090
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19080
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19070
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19060
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19030
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18810
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18800
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0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Kennedi

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#5852021#7012022#6732023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2392021#2112022#2582023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2032021#1782022#1602023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3702021#3752022#5452023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#2832021#2632022#4942023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#6292021#4852022#6102023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2872021#1252022#2422023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2612021#4222022#7802023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#3682021#5172022#5462023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#8772021#5162022#6552023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#12622021#17122022#17442023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#822021#932022#1912023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#4382021#5842022#4002023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3892021#4862022#6432023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3722020#4972022#4512023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2232021#3892022#2702023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#6402021#6532022#6042023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#5272021#6522022#9922023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1842021#4582022#1682023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#9462021#11272022#11752023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#4462021#6922022#8002023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#6962021#6822022#7862023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#5332019#5072022#5772023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#7882013#6672015#5672018

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#5852020#6572021#7942023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#9122021#7862022#8922023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#7442019#11302021#11042023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#7132021#8122022#8972023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2572012#2242014#1672019

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#6252013#4822016#4152021

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#8722016#6362018#9402020

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5822015#2902016#5542017

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1802015#3062017#3562020

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#6082010#5842012#4702013

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3792015#4852019#5232021

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3652004#4652007

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1892003#2322005

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2602015

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#2152017

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#7712014

Popularity Rankings for Kennedi in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#10942006#14852007#14462008

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Kennedi a Name for Boys or Girls?

Kennedi is primarily used as a name for girls. It’s also used as a unisex name.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Kennedi

Kennedi in Famous People Names

  • Kennedi Clements (Actress, 2007): A Canadian actress known for her role as Madison Bowen in the "Poltergeist" remake.
  • None
  • None

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