Kenia
Every Kenia since 1961 — 10,228 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kenia
Kenia is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,253 in 2025 with 179 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 10,228 American babies have been named Kenia. Its peak came in 2016, when 451 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kenia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kenia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 179 | #1,253 | — | — |
| 2024 | 251 | #1,015 | — | — |
| 2023 | 276 | #950 | — | — |
| 2022 | 294 | #920 | — | — |
| 2021 | 230 | #1,086 | — | — |
| 2020 | 279 | #926 | — | — |
| 2019 | 307 | #875 | — | — |
| 2018 | 330 | #823 | — | — |
| 2017 | 405 | #710 | — | — |
| 2016 | 451 | #650 | — | — |
| 2015 | 362 | #780 | — | — |
| 2014 | 319 | #865 | — | — |
| 2013 | 297 | #869 | — | — |
| 2012 | 443 | #643 | — | — |
| 2011 | 159 | #1,428 | — | — |
| 2010 | 194 | #1,242 | — | — |
| 2009 | 190 | #1,281 | — | — |
| 2008 | 256 | #1,026 | — | — |
| 2007 | 287 | #945 | — | — |
| 2006 | 303 | #878 | — | — |
| 2005 | 296 | #854 | — | — |
| 2004 | 263 | #922 | — | — |
| 2003 | 311 | #796 | — | — |
| 2002 | 281 | #831 | — | — |
| 2001 | 282 | #824 | — | — |
| 2000 | 213 | #996 | — | — |
| 1995 | 243 | #813 | — | — |
| 1990 | 117 | #1,360 | — | — |
| 1985 | 42 | #2,375 | — | — |
| 1980 | 60 | #1,818 | — | — |
| 1975 | 26 | #2,841 | — | — |
| 1970 | 15 | #3,946 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kenia in 2025?
Kenia ranked #1,253 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 179 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kenia?
10,228 babies have been named Kenia in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kenia most popular?
Kenia peaked in 2016, when 451 newborns received the name.
Is Kenia a boy or girl name?
Kenia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kenia rising or falling?
Kenia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.