Born on Friday; or a diminutive of Kenneth
Keny is often used as a variation of the Akan name Kofi, meaning 'born on Friday,' or as a creative spelling of the diminutive for Kenneth, which means 'handsome' or 'born of fire.' In English-speaking contexts, it is frequently a modern, simplified variant of Kenny.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Keny in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
French-Argentine rapper and activist
