Kenai
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Flat lands, open plain
Origin: Dena'ina (Athabaskan)/Alaskan
Popularity: Ranked #713 in 2025 with 377 babies born.
History: Kenai surged in the 2020s as an Alaskan place-name. Disney's Brother Bear is set in Kenai, Alaska. The Kenai Peninsula is one of America's most spectacular landscapes. Kenai means the wildest, most beautiful corner of America — where bears roam and glaciers calve.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Kenai? About 1 in 8,691 babies born in 2025 were named Kenai, or roughly 1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kenai
What does the name Kenai mean?
Kenai means “Flat lands, open plain” from Dena'ina (Athabaskan)/Alaskan roots.
What is the origin of the name Kenai?
Kenai has Dena'ina (Athabaskan)/Alaskan origin. The traditional meaning is “Flat lands, open plain”.
How popular is Kenai?
Kenai ranked #710 in 2025 — given to 377 babies that year.
When was Kenai most popular?
Kenai peaked in 2025 with 377 babies registered that year.
Is Kenai a boy or girl name?
Kenai is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Kenais in registered births are male.
Is the name Kenai rising or falling in popularity?
Kenai has risen 13313 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #14023 in 2020 to #710 in 2025.
How long has Kenai been recorded?
Kenai appears in birth records across 26 years — from 1992 through 2025.