On "Seinfeld", what is Bania's first name?

On "Seinfeld," Bania’s first name is Kenny.

Kenny Bania is a recurring comedian and professional rival of Jerry Seinfeld, played by actor Steve Hytner. He is introduced as an overeager comic whose material and relentless attempts to impress Jerry make him a frequent source of annoyance. Bania’s habit of treating every interaction as a networking opportunity adds to the character’s comic effect.

One of his best-known storylines involves a suit that Jerry gives him. Bania considers the suit a major favor, but Jerry sees it as part of a bargain connected to dinner. Their argument over whether a meal counts as “a meal” becomes one of the show’s characteristic disputes over trivial social rules.

Bania appeared in seven episodes of the series between 1994 and 1998. The character is sometimes remembered simply as “Bania,” which can make the first-name question less familiar. Kenny is also the name associated with Hytner’s later appearances as the character, including a fictional "Seinfeld" reunion scene on "Curb Your Enthusiasm."