Kenzie

At a Glance: Name: Kenzie – Meaning: short form of Mackenzie, from Coinneach 'the fair one' – Origin: Scottish Gaelic (short form of Mackenzie) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: KEN-zee

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Kenzie is a short form of Mackenzie, tracing back to the Scottish Gaelic name Coinneach, meaning "the fair one." It's given to children of any gender and is pronounced KEN-zee. If Mackenzie feels like a lot of name, Kenzie carries the same Gaelic roots in a shorter, standalone form.

Meaning & Origin of Kenzie

Meaning: Short form of mackenzie, from coinneach 'the fair one'.

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (short form of Mackenzie).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Kenzie

Phonetic: KEN-zee   IPA: /ˈkɛnzi/

Popularity of Kenzie

Kenzie peaked in 2014, when 1,329 babies were given the name and it ranked #245 nationally. By 2024 that had dropped to 470 babies and a rank of #628, so it's still around, just far less common than a decade ago.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1918–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Kenzie mean?

Short form of mackenzie, from coinneach ‘the fair one’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Kenzie)

How do you pronounce Kenzie?

Kenzie is pronounced KEN-zee (IPA: /ˈkɛnzi/).

Is Kenzie a popular name right now?

Kenzie peaked at #245 in 2014 and is ranked #628 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1918–2024.)

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