Gender: Male
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Handsome, The Valley of the Kent, Abbreviation of Kenneth
Pronunciation: K EH N IY
Popularity Rank: #1,126
Derived from the name Ken, which is short for Kenneth. Kenneth means 'handsome' or 'born of fire' in Scottish Gaelic. Kenny is a popular Scottish and English name.
The name Kenny is of Scottish origin and means Handsome, The Valley of the Kent, Abbreviation of Kenneth, Surname, Born of Fire. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Kenny is commonly found in United States of America, Malaysia, United Kingdom, and 92 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K EH N IY
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Kenny is recorded 57,982 times globally, ranking it as the 1,126th most common name worldwide.
Kenny is most prevalent in United States of America, with 14,750 occurrences, making it the 394th most popular name in the country.
In Hong Kong, the name Kenny is found among 1 in every 94 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #394 | 1 : 123 |
| Malaysia | #116 | 1 : 319 |
| United Kingdom | #370 | 1 : 108 |
| Hong Kong | #61 | 1 : 94 |
| Nigeria | #308 | 1 : 266 |
| South Africa | #465 | 1 : 541 |
| France | #1,019 | 1 : 531 |
| Belgium | #248 | 1 : 124 |
| Singapore | #128 | 1 : 261 |
| Colombia | #1,365 | 1 : 1,026 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Kenny from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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