Kenya vs Kaja

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenya

Girl #1,663 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God's resting place, place of brightness"

Origin: Kikuyu

African American African Kenyan English-speaking

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Girl #6,386 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure, clear (via Katherine)"

Origin: Greek

Scandinavian Estonian Latvian German

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Kenya Rank #1,663

Kaja Rank #6,386

Kenya is more popular, ranked #1663 vs #6386 for Kaja.

Is Kenya or Kaja more popular?

Kenya is more popular, ranked #1663 compared to Kaja at #6386 in the United States.

What do Kenya and Kaja mean?

Kenya means "God's resting place, place of brightness" (Kikuyu origin). Kaja means "pure, clear (via Katherine)" (Greek origin).

Are Kenya and Kaja boy or girl names?

Kenya is primarily a girl name. Kaja is primarily a girl name.