The name Kendi is of African origin, specifically from Kenya where it translates to 'lovely' or 'beautiful'. It's a unisex name, meaning it can be used for both boys and girls.
The name Kendi experienced varied popularity over the years, with notable peaks in the late 70s and early 80s, as well as more recently around 2018-2020. It appears to have been relatively uncommon before the mid-70s but gained traction thereafter, reaching a total of 624 births over these years.