Black bear
Derived from the Dena'ina Athabascan word 'kena', it is the name of a peninsula in Alaska. In popular culture, it is widely associated with the indigenous word for 'black bear' as popularized by Disney.
About 377 boys were named Kenai in 2025.
The protagonist who transforms into a bear · Brother Bear
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Kenai — far less common.
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