Kenya

Kenya 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 123 girls in the United States.

Kenya at a glance

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

About the name Kenya

Kenya 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, Kenya first appears in Social Security records in 1952. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #275 in 1973, and in 2024 123 babies received the name — 25,340 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kenya in US records

First recorded (US)
1952
Best US rank
#275 in 1973
Peak year
1973
Babies named Kenya in 2024
123
Total since 1880
25,340

Kenya in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#869 in 1998
Babies named Kenya in 2025
3
Total since 1996
384

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kenya mean?

The meaning of Kenya 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 Kenya a boy or girl name?

Kenya is a girl name. In 2024, 123 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kenya?

Kenya comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kenya?

Kenya first appears in US records in 1952. Its best-ever ranking was #275 in 1973, and 123 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].