Kenya
Female name · ↓ Falling
8,756
Total Births
1973
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1968
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Kenya
Kenya is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1970s with significant usage. Approximately 8,756 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1960s | 132 births |
| 1970s | 2,568 births |
| 1980s | 1,329 births |
| 1990s | 2,019 births |
| 2000s | 1,871 births |
| 2010s | 837 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kenya?
Kenya has been given to 8,756 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1973 with 359 births that year.
Is Kenya a boy or girl name?
Kenya is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Kenya most popular?
Kenya was most popular in 1973, when 359 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Kenya?
Kenya first appeared in US records in 1968.