What is the origin of the name Kennis?

Kennis is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Kennis?

Kennis is currently ranked #11652 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

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UnisexIrish

Kennis

KEN-is

Popularity

#11652

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

636

Peak Year

#16 in 1961

First Recorded

1917

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Likely a variant of the Irish name 'Cúinneag' meaning 'handsome' or 'good-looking.'

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Numerology

The Idealist

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Nicknames

Ken Kenny Keni

Spelling Variations

Kenis Kynnis

Similar Names

Kellan Declan Finn Owen Sean

Personality Traits

CharmingConfidentIntelligentCreativeAdaptable

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