Kenna: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced KEN-uh · 2 syllables
Kenna means “descendant of Cionaodh”, from Scottish.
* As a Scottish surname, shortened from McKenna. * As a Manx and Irish surname, from O Cionaodha /O Cionaoith (“descendant of Cionaodh”), a name usually Anglicized as Kenneth.
- Meaning
- descendant of Cionaodh
- Origin
- Scottish
- Pronunciation
- KEN-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #759
- US babies a year
- about 397 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
How popular is Kenna?
Kenna was the #759 name in the US in 2025, given to 362 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #759 |
| Scotland | #636 |
How old are people named Kenna?
Half of US adults named Kenna are older than 31; most are between 19 and 71. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Kenna
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Questions about Kenna
What does the name Kenna mean?
Kenna means “descendant of Cionaodh”. It comes from Scottish.
How do you pronounce Kenna?
Kenna is pronounced KEN-uh.
How popular is the name Kenna?
Kenna was the #759 name in the US in 2025, given to 362 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Kenna?
Half of US adults named Kenna are older than 31. Most are between 19 and 71.