Kenan is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1148 in 2025 with 184 recorded births. This places Kenan in the top 8% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 187 births ranking #1131. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 132.9%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 9,283 boys born was named Kenan. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.