Kenia

Kenia is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 250 girls in the United States.

Kenia at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Kenia

Kenia belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kenia first appears in Social Security records in 1961. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #643 in 2012, and in 2024 250 babies received the name — 10,035 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kenia in US records

First recorded (US)
1961
Best US rank
#643 in 2012
Peak year
2016
Babies named Kenia in 2024
250
Total since 1880
10,035

Kenia in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2015
Best rank
#4736 in 2015
Babies named Kenia in 2015
4
Total since 1996
4

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kenia mean?

The meaning of Kenia is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kenia a boy or girl name?

Kenia is a girl name. In 2024, 250 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kenia?

Kenia comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kenia?

Kenia first appears in US records in 1961. Its best-ever ranking was #643 in 2012, and 250 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].