NAME PROFILE

Kento

A modern blend meaning 'radiant lake'; it combines the zest of the prefix 'Zae' with the peaceful nature of 'Lyn'. It represents a person who is both vibrant and emotionally grounded.

Key Stats

Total births524
GenderMale (21% / 79%)
Peak year2018
Peak generationGen A
First recorded1990
Most recent2023
Syllables2
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

CA — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%

Notable People

Zaelyn Crawford (Collegiate Basketball Player) · Zaelyn (Emerging Indie Music Artist) · Zaelyn (Digital Content Creator) · Zaelyn (Public figure in youth leadership) · Zaelyn (Character in contemporary young adult fiction)

Nicknames & Diminutives

ZaeZaelyLyn

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