What origin is the name Kenichi?

Kenichi comes from Japanese naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same japanese tradition pair naturally with Kenichi — for example Aya, Emi, Yuna. You can browse more on our japanese names page.

Kenichi

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kenichi

Kenichi

Boy

Japanese

3 syllables

Kenichi (拳一) is a Japanese boy's name meaning "First son".

The meaning of Kenichi is "First son" — a boy name of Japanese origin. It has 3 syllables.

Native script: 拳一
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

First son

Popularity

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Written as 拳一

Quick answers about Kenichi

What does Kenichi mean?

Kenichi is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "First son".

How popular is Kenichi?

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Sister names that go with Kenichi

Aya Emi Yuna Sakura Kaori Aiko

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Name numerology

4is the Chaldean number for Kenichi.

Number 4 is linked with stability, hard work and loyalty.

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Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Harper — "Harper is an English occupational surname for a harp player. It became a popular first name in the 2000s." (English)
Scarlett — "Scarlett comes from an English surname for a seller of scarlet cloth. Gone with the Wind made it a first name." (English)
Leah — "Leah comes from the Hebrew Le'ah, possibly meaning 'weary' or 'delicate'. Leah is Jacob's first wife in the Bible." (Hebrew)
Lincoln — "Lincoln comes from the name of the English city, from the Latin Lindum Colonia, 'lake colony'. Abraham Lincoln made it a first name." (English)