Kenta
Kenta first appears in US records in 1973. It peaked in 1977, when 48 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 7.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Kenta popular?
Declining Kenta is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1977 peak.
| 2020s | 29 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 98 | |
| 2000s | 155 | |
| 1990s | 216 | |
| 1980s | 120 | |
| 1970s | 93 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Kenta mean?
Kenta joins the kanji for “healthy, strong” with “thick” or “big.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kenta mean?
Kenta means Healthy and big. Kenta joins the kanji for “healthy, strong” with “thick” or “big.”
What is the origin of the name Kenta?
Kenta is of Japanese origin.
How do you pronounce Kenta?
Kenta is pronounced “KEN-tah.”
Is Kenta a boy or a girl name?
Kenta is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Kenta a popular name right now?
Kenta is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1977 peak.
How popular is the name Kenta?
In 2025, Kenta ranked #10216 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Kenta most popular?
Kenta was most popular in 1977, when about 48 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Kenta?
Names similar to Kenta include Takeshi, Tatsuo, Haru, Takumi, Riku.
What names go well with Kenta?
Japanese names that pair well with Kenta include Akira, Kenji, Emi, Ren, Nami.