Kenita
girl nameKenita entered the US charts in 1954, peaked at #3236 in 1979, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1954–2025
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rank today
#3236
peak (1979)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5657 |
| 1960s | #6734 |
| 1970s | #4789 |
| 1980s | #5599 |
| 1990s | #10861 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Kenita are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kenita alive today was born around 1980, making them about 45 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kenita in 2025?
- Kenita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kenita most popular?
- Kenita peaked in 1979, reaching #3236 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kenita with classmates?
- Kenita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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