Kenya vs Kenna

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 #724 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Kenya Rank #1,663

Kenna Rank #724

Kenna is more popular, ranked #724 vs #1663 for Kenya.

Is Kenya or Kenna more popular?

Kenna is more popular, ranked #724 compared to Kenya at #1663 in the United States.

What do Kenya and Kenna mean?

Kenya means "God's resting place, place of brightness" (Kikuyu origin). Kenna means "born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Kenya and Kenna boy or girl names?

Kenya is primarily a girl name. Kenna is primarily a girl name.