← All names

Kenzi

Girl / Boy name · 118 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kenzi: 118 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 13 births in 2005.

Kenzi is a modern, creative spelling of the classic Scottish place name Kinsey—or, more directly, a diminutive of McKenzie, meaning “son of Coinneach,” which itself means “handsome” or “born of fire” in Gaelic. As a given name, it gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in Scotland and the United States, where variations like Kenzie and Mackenzie are common. While no major historical figures bear this exact spelling, it's kin to the surname of Scottish television presenter Kenzie (James MacKenzie). The name also evokes Perthshire's beautiful River Kenzi, a tributary of the Tay. Fun fact: Kenzi rose sharply in Scotland around 2010, possibly influenced by the actress Kenzie Dalton, once linked to Hollywood heartthrob Hayden Christensen.