Kenya
boy nameKenya entered the US charts in 1964, peaked at #661 in 1973, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1964–2025
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rank today
#661
peak (1973)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #2383 |
| 1970s | #832 |
| 1980s | #2141 |
| 1990s | #2369 |
| 2000s | #4534 |
| 2010s | #8134 |
| 2020s | #8987 |
Living bearers
About 2,000 people named Kenya are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kenya alive today was born around 1978, making them about 47 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kenya in 2025?
- Kenya is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Kenya most popular?
- Kenya peaked in 1973, reaching #661 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kenya with classmates?
- Kenya will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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