Kenta Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Japanese
Gender Distribution:
99% Masculine / 1% Feminine
Meaning:
The Japanese name Kenta means 'healthy and strong'.
Meaning of the Name Kenta
Kenta is a Japanese name derived from two elements - 'ken' meaning 'healthy, strong' and 'ta' meaning 'plentiful'. It represents a person who is physically strong and vibrant. The name is often given to boys and is associated with characteristics like athleticism and vitality.
Popularity of the Name Kenta
The popularity for the name Kenta peaked in popularity in the year 1977 with 48 births, which ranked number 3,290 out of 16,561 unique names for that year. Kenta had the most female births in 1978 with 5, which ranked number 9,750 out of 11,474 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1977 with 48, which ranked number 1,290 out of 6,860 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Kenta has declined sharply over the last ten years from 13 births to 11 births, a decline of -15.38%. Among males, Kenta has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 13 births to 11 births, a decline of -15.38%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kenta
- 20 Year Trend of Kenta: -31.25%
- 10 Year Trend of Kenta: -15.38%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Kenta: -15.38%
Popularity of Kenta by State
For males, Kenta was most popular in Western states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 5 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Kenta. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | 2528 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Kenta
- Total Births of Kenta: 11 (-1.66%)
- Male Births of Kenta: 11 (-1.66%)
Given the downward trend of Kenta over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.66% decrease in total births, for a total of 11 births in 2024. Male births for Kenta have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 11 male births in 2024, a decrease of -1.66%.