Kenay
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Ancient, distant, enduring
Origin: Irish Gaelic
Popularity: Ranked #4090 in 2025 with 26 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Keenan. Shares the meaning 'Ancient, distant, enduring.'
Similar names: kena, kenai, keenan, kenaan, kenadee, kenadi, kenadie, kenan
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Kenay? About 1 in 128,019 babies born in 2025 were named Kenay, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kenay
What does the name Kenay mean?
Kenay means “Ancient, distant, enduring” from Irish Gaelic roots.
What is the origin of the name Kenay?
Kenay has Irish Gaelic origin. The traditional meaning is “Ancient, distant, enduring”.
How popular is Kenay?
Kenay ranked #4050 in 2025 — given to 26 babies that year.
When was Kenay most popular?
Kenay peaked in 2025 with 26 babies registered that year.
Is Kenay a boy or girl name?
Kenay is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Kenays in registered births are male.
Is the name Kenay rising or falling in popularity?
Kenay has risen 1884 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5934 in 2020 to #4050 in 2025.
How long has Kenay been recorded?
Kenay appears in birth records across 14 years — from 2007 through 2025.