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 births | 524 |
| Gender | Male (21% / 79%) |
| Peak year | 2018 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1990 |
| Most recent | 2023 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
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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