Kenzie
Kenzie is a girl name of Scottish origin meaning “Fair one, handsome”, pronounced KEN-zee. It ranked #736 in the United States in 2025, given to 371 babies, and peaked at #245 in 2014. Common nicknames: Kenz, Zee.
How popular is Kenzie in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Kenzie mean, and where does it come from?
Kenzie is the short form of Mackenzie, from the Scottish Gaelic MacCoinnich — son of Coinneach, "handsome" or "fair one." Mackenzie became an American girls' name in the 1980s, and Kenzie followed as an independent name a decade later, entering the top thousand in 1994 and peaking in 2014. In Scotland the full surname belongs to a Highland clan whose chiefs were earls of Seaforth; in America it belongs almost entirely to girls born since 1990.
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Famous People Named Kenzie
- Kenzie Ziegler — American singer and dancer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Kenzie mean?
Kenzie is a girl name of Scottish origin meaning "Fair one, handsome." Kenzie is the short form of Mackenzie, from the Scottish Gaelic MacCoinnich — son of Coinneach, "handsome" or "fair one." Mackenzie became an American girls' name in the 1980s, and Kenzie followed as an independent name a decade later, entering the top thousand in 1994 and peaking in 2014.
How do you pronounce Kenzie?
Kenzie is pronounced KEN-zee. Common variations include Mackenzie, Kensie, Kenzi.
Is Kenzie a girl name?
Yes, Kenzie is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Kenz, Zee.