Will my child share the name Kenza with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 26 UK babies named Kenza per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kenza in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Kenza becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Kenza is declining: down 260 places since 2020, to #1,229 in 2025. It peaked at #969 in 2020.

Is Kenza a good choice for a distinctive name?

Kenza is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Kenza?

Notable people named Kenza include: Kenza Chapelle, Kenza Hadjar and Kenza Dali.

Is Kenza a popular baby name in the United States?

Kenza does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Kenza is a distinctive choice, ranked #1229 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Kenza in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Kenza

Kenza has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 229 places in five years. It was most popular in 2020 at #969 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Kenza is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Kenza in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Kenza

Kenza Chapelle — Kenza Chapelle is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Première Ligue club Strasbourg.
Kenza Hadjar — Kenza Hadjar is an Algerian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Saudi club Al-Shoulla and the Algeria women's national team.
Kenza Dali — Kenza Dali is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for San Diego Wave FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the France national team.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the name Kenza

UK babies named Kenza (2025)

< 1

Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)

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In a school of 600

↓ 260 places

Rank change (last 5 years)

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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Kenza

Almost certainly the only Kenza in the class

UK Popularity (1996–2025)

Rank and birth count · ONS official data

No US data available for this name

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Famous People Named Kenza

Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia

Kenza Chapelleb. 2002

Kenza Chapelle is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Première Ligue club Strasbourg.

Kenza Hadjarb. 1992

Kenza Hadjar is an Algerian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Saudi club Al-Shoulla and the Algeria women's national team.

Kenza Dalib. 1991

Kenza Dali is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for San Diego Wave FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the France national team.

Kenza Tazib. 1996

Kenza Tazi is an American-born Moroccan alpine skier.

Kenza Zouiten

Kenza Zouiten (Arabic: كنزة زويتن) was born on 21 April 1991 in Stockholm to a Swedish mother and Moroccan father.