Clear water or meadow of the royal
Kenlee is a modern American invention, likely created by blending the Scottish prefix 'Ken' (from Kenneth, meaning handsome or born of fire) or the English 'Ken' (meaning clear water) with the popular suffix 'Lee' (meaning meadow). It follows the contemporary trend of combining familiar phonetic elements to create a unique, feminine identity.
About 44 girls were named Kenlee in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Kenlee — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
