What does the name Kenya mean?

The name Kenya means "Animal horn".

What is the origin of the name Kenya?

Kenya is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 123 babies were named Kenya in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Kenya is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 123 ↘

All-Time Total: 25,340

Peak Year: 1973

Kenya is a name of uncertain origin and meaning. It is not clearly derived from any specific source.

Girl names closely related to Kenya

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Boy names closely related to Kenya

Israel Cristian Jimmy Josue Eden Mario Javier Alan

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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