Kenta is a unisex given name of Japanese origin, derived from the kanji characters けん (ken) and た (ta). It translates to "healthy" or "prosperous," reflecting well-wishes for the bearer's future. Kenta gained popularity in Japan during the latter half of the 20th century, with its usage peaking in the early 1980s.
The name Kenta experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a notable peak in 1991 (28 births) and another substantial high in 1992 (27 births). However, it appears that its popularity has been decreasing since the late 1990s, as seen by the steady decline from 1995 onwards. In recent years, Kenta's popularity seems to have stabilized at a lower level, with an average of around 10 births per year from 2014 to 2022, excluding a spike in 2020 (11 births). Overall, there were a total of 704 births named Kenta between 1973 and 2022.