Strong first-born son
A traditional Japanese name typically composed of the kanji 'ken' (meaning strong, healthy, or study) and 'ichi' (meaning one or first). It was historically given to the first-born son in a family to wish for his health and strength.
Less common today
Kenichi isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,476 in 1995.
Nobel Prize-winning chemist
Japanese actor known for the film Death Note
Organizational theorist and management consultant
Protagonist of the martial arts series · Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple
Manga artist and character designer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
