Keniya
Every Keniya since 1997 — 690 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keniya
Keniya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,551 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 690 American babies have been named Keniya. Its peak came in 2007, when 51 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Keniya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keniya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,551 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,803 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,459 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12,921 |
| 2021 | 10 | #9,941 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,242 |
| 2019 | 9 | #10,924 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,489 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,551 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,431 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,701 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,155 |
| 2013 | 23 | #5,747 |
| 2012 | 30 | #4,777 |
| 2011 | 38 | #3,964 |
| 2010 | 34 | #4,358 |
| 2009 | 48 | #3,437 |
| 2008 | 41 | #3,895 |
| 2007 | 51 | #3,309 |
| 2006 | 44 | #3,593 |
| 2005 | 48 | #3,236 |
| 2004 | 50 | #3,102 |
| 2003 | 39 | #3,632 |
| 2002 | 28 | #4,444 |
| 2001 | 20 | #5,707 |
| 2000 | 20 | #5,587 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Keniya in 2025?
Keniya ranked #12,551 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Keniya?
690 babies have been named Keniya in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keniya most popular?
Keniya peaked in 2007, when 51 newborns received the name.
Is Keniya a boy or girl name?
Keniya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Keniya rising or falling?
Keniya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.