Kenji

Kenji has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Kenji isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Naming your dog Kenji is certainly a thing, but it's one of the more niche choices out there according to our data.

Kenji was, in the past month, the 500th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2025, Kenji is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Kenji was viewed 114 times, and liked 3 times.

The map below shows Kenji's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Kenji is most adored in District of Columbia, Connecticut and New Hampshire.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Wyoming, Indiana and Michigan.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Kenji.

Most popular breeds named Kenji:

1. Akita Breed
2. Shiba Inu
3. German Shepherd
4. Siberian Husky
5. Shih Tzu

Kenji is found in these categories:

japanese

A common male name in Japan, often meaning "intelligent second son".

exotic

Hailing from Japan, this moniker channels samurai spirit and anime charm.

cute

Japanese origin, meaning "intelligent second son," evokes adorable Shiba Inu pups.