Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
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Kenzie
GirlScottish· “son of Coinneach”
- Meaning
- son of Coinneach
- Origin
- Scottish
- Pronunciation
- KEHN-zee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #736
- US babies 2025
- 371
- Best rank
- #245 (2014)
- Peak year
- 2014
Meaning and origin of Kenzie
Kenzie is a Scottish name that is usually said to mean “son of Coinneach”.
Kenzie is a short form of Mackenzie, a Scottish surname from the Gaelic Mac Coinnich, meaning son of Coinneach. Coinneach, the source of Kenneth, is usually explained as handsome or comely. The Mackenzie clan is one of the major Highland clans. Mackenzie became a popular girl's name in the United States late in the twentieth century, and Kenzie followed as a nickname that could stand alone. It has a bright, spunky sound and a clear Scottish connection. Spellings such as Kensie and Kenzy are sometimes used.
Popularity over time
Kenzie first appears in US Social Security records in 1970. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 32 different years, starting in 1994. Its best national rank was #245 in 2014, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,330 babies. In 2025, 371 babies were named Kenzie, and it ranked #736 nationally. That is 68% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #3,773 in 1980, #687 in 2000, #370 in 2010, and #736 in 2025. Of the 21,391 US girls named Kenzie since records began, 48% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 4,923 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Lexi, Jaylah, Annabella, Lilliana, and Daleyza.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Kenzie ranked highest in South Dakota, Maryland, and Michigan.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | #254 | 5 |
| Maryland | #446 | 12 |
| Michigan | #471 | 18 |
| Pennsylvania | #498 | 21 |
| Massachusetts | #499 | 11 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Kenzie over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Kenzie is usually pronounced KEHN-zee, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with K and ends in “-ie”.
Middle names for Kenzie
A few middle names that flow with Kenzie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Kenzie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kenzie mean?
Kenzie is a Scottish name that is usually said to mean “son of Coinneach”.
What is the origin of the name Kenzie?
Kenzie has Scottish roots. Kenzie is a short form of Mackenzie, a Scottish surname from the Gaelic Mac Coinnich, meaning son of Coinneach.
Is Kenzie a popular name?
Yes. Kenzie ranked #736 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Kenzie a boy or girl name?
Kenzie is mainly a girl's name. About 99% of US babies named Kenzie over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Kenzie?
Kenzie is usually pronounced KEHN-zee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings