Kenzi
Meaning of Kenzi
Kenzi represents a streamlined offshoot of the Scottish surname-derived given name Mackenzie—ultimately rooted in the Gaelic patronymic MacCoinnich, “son of Coinneach,” where Coinneach conveys the sense of “fair” or “bright”—yet its crisp five-letter profile also invites a secondary, though less etymologically direct, association with the Arabic kenzi, “my treasure,” an appealing semantic resonance in contemporary Anglo-American naming practice. In the United States, Social Security data confirm that Kenzi has remained a niche but persistent choice since its first measurable appearance in 1982, hovering between ranks 742 and 908 and registering annual use in the low triple digits, a pattern that signals steady familiarity without tipping into ubiquity. Pop-culture exposure—most notably the resourceful sidekick in the Canadian series “Lost Girl”—has provided sporadic visibility, while the name’s phonetic clarity (KEN-zee) and gender-specific coding align with broader preferences for concise, easily articulated feminine appellations. Collectively, these factors situate Kenzi as a technically modern, culturally agile option that blends Gaelic heritage, cross-linguistic serendipity, and consistent yet understated popularity.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as KEN-zee (/ˈkɛnzi/)
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