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Origin & history of Kendi1
Modern American roots
Kendi comes from the Modern American tradition, meaning Sweet, beloved, cherished, adored..
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How popular is Kendi?
2007
peak year
Today, Kendi is rarely chosen — ranked well outside the top 1,000 (around #9267), with only about 15 babies given the name per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 2007, 31 babies were given the name (ranked #4750 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 2000s. Kendi's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 658 babies have been registered as Kendi since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
31
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #4,750)
(ranked #4,750)
15
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
150
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
658
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Kendi7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.
🔍Deeply curious
📚Knowledgeable
🌙Introspective
🦋Independent
K2
E5
N5
D4
I9
Sum: 25 → Life path 7
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Personality of Kendi🔍
Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
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Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
🌙
Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
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Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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