Kenya
Girl name · English · Hebrew · Irish · Russian
Meaningfrom Kenya · English
- US rank
- #2,485
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #275 in 1973
71 babies were named Kenya in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,279 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1952–2025
US births per million boys, 1964–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kenya you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 22,624 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Kenya, 71 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kenya would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKenya first shows up in US birth records in 1952, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 73 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1973, when it ranked #275. Today it's #2,485, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowKenya was 6.5× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 3,466 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 22,624.
- TrendKenya has slipped 1,279 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,485. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Kenya means “from Kenya”. Our records link it to English, Hebrew and Irish roots.
About the name Kenya
Kenya is a girl name of English, Hebrew and Irish origin meaning “from Kenya”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-nya”. US birth records list Kenya for girls from 1952 to 2025, in 73 of those 74 years. Its best year was 1973, when it ranked #275 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,485, with 71 babies.
Origin:English namesHebrew namesIrish namesRussian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5.6 | 178,571 girls |
| 1960s | 40 | 25,056 girls |
| 1970s | 428 | 2,335 girls |
| 1980s | 201 | 4,969 girls |
| 1990s | 291 | 3,435 girls |
| 2000s | 274 | 3,650 girls |
| 2010s | 202 | 4,940 girls |
| 2020s | 87 | 11,490 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9.4 | 106,007 boys |
| 1970s | 65 | 15,326 boys |
| 1980s | 17 | 57,537 boys |
| 1990s | 17 | 57,176 boys |
| 2000s | 11 | 92,251 boys |
| 2010s | 5.2 | 193,424 boys |
| 2020s | 0.9 | 1,086,957 boys |
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Questions about the name Kenya
What does the name Kenya mean?
Kenya means “from Kenya” in English.
What is the origin of the name Kenya?
Kenya has English, Hebrew, Irish, Russian roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Kenya a boy or girl name?
Kenya is a girl name.
How popular is the name Kenya?
Kenya ranked #2,485 for US girls in 2025, given to 71 babies. Its best year was 1973 (#275).