NAME PROFILE
Kennan
Derived from the Irish name Eithne, meaning 'kernel' or 'grain,' it also carries connotations of 'fire.' This name suggests a person who possesses a resilient inner core and a warm, spirited nature that radiates light to those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,276 |
| Gender | Male (5% / 95%) |
| Peak year | 1998 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1987 |
| Most recent | 2008 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 42%TX — 25%FL — 17%GA — 8%IL — 8%
Notable People
Enya (Irish singer-songwriter, 'Watermark') · Enya Martin (Irish comedian and actress, 'Giz a Laugh') · Enya Flack (American television host and model, 'The Fashion Team') · Enya Umanzor (Social media personality, 'Emergency Intercom') · Enya Gonzales (Filipino opera singer, 'Madama Butterfly')
Nicknames & Diminutives
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