NAME PROFILE
Clois
Derived from the English 'valley of the river Kent' or African origins meaning 'water' or 'nine'; it describes an individual who is fluid, insightful, and possesses a refreshing, creative spirit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 996 |
| Gender | Male (15% / 85%) |
| Peak year | 1934 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1914 |
| Most recent | 1944 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | African, English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
TX — 76%AR — 12%MS — 4%OK — 4%TN — 4%
Notable People
Kenda Creasy Dean (Theologian and scholar of youth ministry) · Kenda Perez (Television host and mixed martial arts personality) · Kenda North (Acclaimed photographer known for underwater portraiture) · Kenda Mutongi (Award-winning historian and professor) · Kenda Swartz Pepper (Wellness expert and published author)
Nicknames & Diminutives
KennyKenKayDada
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