1,655births recorded
3Countries
3Variants
1994Peak · France
#9457United States 2025
Kendi is a girl name family recorded 1,655 times in 3 countries since 1954. It ranks highest today in the United States (#9457 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in France in 1994, at 1.4 births per 100,000. Elsewhere it is mostly given as Kendy (France, Argentina).
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Kendi
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendi | English | 668 | 🇺🇸 United States | #9457 | 2007 | ▼ 6 % |
| Kendi | English | 25 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2023 | – |
| Kendy | English | 510 | 🇺🇸 United States | #14942 | 2001 | ▲ 7 % |
| Kendy | English | 70 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 1994 | – |
| Kendy | English | 14 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 1995 | – |
| Cendy | English | 333 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1986 | – |
| Cendy | English | 35 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 1993 | – |
How we grouped these names
- Kendi ↔ Kendy — spelling variant
- Kendi ↔ Cendy — spelling variant
Questions about Kendi
How popular is the name Kendi?
In 2025 it ranked #9457 in the United States. Official registers record 1,655 births across 3 countries.
What is Kendi in other languages?
Kendy (English); Cendy (English).
When was Kendi most popular?
It peaked in France in 1994, at 1.4 births per 100,000.
Is Kendi a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Kendi is a girl name.