Kenichi

Male

Meaning

strong, healthy first son

Origin

Japanese

Pronunciation

/kɛˈniːtʃi/

Traits associated with the name Kenichi:

Dogs named Kenichi tend to be loving, good-natured, and loyal. This name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Kenichi?

Naming your dog Kenichi suggests that you have an appreciation for Japanese culture and may have a strong connection to it. It could also suggest that you have a strong sense of loyalty and respect, as Kenichi is a popular name in Japan that means "strong and faithful."

Is Kenichi a good dog name?

Kenichi has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Kenichi isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Kenichi is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Kenichi was, in the past month, the 1859th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Kenichi 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, Kenichi was viewed 77 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Kenichi is most adored in Illinois, Missouri and Ohio.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Jersey, Iowa and Washington.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Kenichi is found in these categories:

japanese dog names
japanese

A common male name in Japan, often meaning "healthy first son".

Dog names like Kenichi:

firm
purity
lucky son
Strong, healthy second son
Obi-Wan Kenobi, a force-sensitive Jedi Master in Star Wars.
Spiritual leader/teacher.
Kenichi dog name meaning

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