Kenyatta
Kenyatta is a girl baby name. Ranked #37,488 in the US, popular nicknames include Ken, Key, and Kenie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Kenyatta first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 4,255 babies have been named Kenyatta in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kenyatta is past its peak , currently ranked #37,488 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #37,488
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Nicknames
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Kenyatta is also used as a boy name, ranked #10102.
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About the Name Kenyatta
Kenyatta is a girl name .
Is Kenyatta a boy or girl name? Kenyatta is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #37,488 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #10,102. Kenyatta is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kenyatta is currently ranked #37,488 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kenyatta include Ken, Key, Kenie, and Kenyie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kenyatta include Kenya . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis