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Kehinde

/ keh-HEEN-deh /
Unisex yoruba 3 syllables
Meaning
Kehinde means Second-born of twins (yoruba).
Gender
Unisex
Origin
yoruba
Pronunciation
keh-HEEN-deh
Popularity of Kehinde in the US, 1880–2025
198020002020

Kehinde first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2001, when 11 boys were given the name.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Kehinde popular?

Declining Kehinde is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2001 peak.

US babies given the name Kehinde, by decade
2020s 5
2010s 37
2000s 51
1990s 41
1980s 17
1970s 17

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Kehinde mean?

A Yoruba twin-order name for the second twin to be born. In Yoruba tradition Kehinde ('the one who arrives last') is regarded as the elder, said to send Taiwo ahead to taste the world first. Used for boys and girls.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kehinde mean?

Kehinde means Second-born of twins. A Yoruba twin-order name for the second twin to be born. In Yoruba tradition Kehinde ('the one who arrives last') is regarded as the elder, said to send Taiwo ahead to taste the world first. Used for boys and girls.

What is the origin of the name Kehinde?

Kehinde is of yoruba origin.

How do you pronounce Kehinde?

Kehinde is pronounced “keh-HEEN-deh.”

Is Kehinde a boy or a girl name?

Kehinde is most commonly used as a unisex name.

Is Kehinde a popular name right now?

Kehinde is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2001 peak.

When was the name Kehinde most popular?

Kehinde was most popular in 2001, when about 11 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Kehinde?

Names similar to Kehinde include Adeola, Ayo, Damilola, Ife, Oluwaseun.

What names go well with Kehinde?

yoruba names that pair well with Kehinde include Ayomide, Ade, Temitope, Oluwaseun, Ife.