Combination of Ken and the suffix -riel
A modern American invention likely created by blending the name Ken, meaning 'handsome' or 'born of fire', with the popular angelic suffix -riel, found in names like Gabriel and Ariel. It follows the trend of creating unique, melodic names with a spiritual or celestial feel.
Less common today
Kendriel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,241 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
