Kendi Name Popularity and Statistics
Kendi is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Kendi?
Kendi is spelled K-E-N-D-I. The name has 5 letters.
Kendi Popularity in 2025
Rank#9,457
Recorded Births10
- Girls usage rose 99 places to #9,457 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Kendi Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2005 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 10 | #9,457 |
| 2024 | Girls | 10 | #9,556 |
| 2023 | Girls | 9 | #10,312 |
| 2022 | Girls | 12 | #8,542 |
| 2022 | Boys | 9 | #8,300 |
| 2021 | Girls | 8 | #11,146 |
| 2021 | Boys | 10 | #7,587 |
| 2020 | Girls | 17 | #6,629 |
| 2020 | Boys | 5 | #12,022 |
| 2019 | Girls | 15 | #7,342 |
| 2018 | Girls | 21 | #5,785 |
| 2017 | Girls | 13 | #8,299 |
| 2016 | Girls | 7 | #12,876 |
| 2015 | Girls | 12 | #8,931 |
| 2014 | Girls | 10 | #10,129 |
| 2013 | Girls | 18 | #6,729 |
| 2012 | Girls | 8 | #12,199 |
| 2011 | Girls | 13 | #8,614 |
| 2010 | Girls | 14 | #8,271 |
| 2009 | Girls | 13 | #8,888 |
| 2008 | Girls | 22 | #6,130 |
| 2007 | Girls | 31 | #4,675 |
| 2006 | Girls | 13 | #8,715 |
| 2005 | Girls | 20 | #5,999 |
When Was Kendi Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2007 · Girls
31 recorded births
National rank #4,675
2008 · Girls
22 recorded births
National rank #6,130
2018 · Girls
21 recorded births
National rank #5,785
2005 · Girls
20 recorded births
National rank #5,999
Where Kendi Ranked Highest in 2008
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #3,181 | 5 |