FIRST NAME
Kenya
Kenya is the 872nd most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 21,421 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 1,522 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #872 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
27,358
living · #824
2020 CENSUS
21,421
living · #872
BABIES NAMED KENYA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1952–2025
202571
As a female name, Kenya peaked in 1973, when 894 babies were named Kenya (the #275 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #3,822 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
1,522
living · #3,822
BABIES NAMED KENYA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1964–2024
20248
As a male name, Kenya peaked in 1973, when 145 babies were named Kenya (the #664 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)