Kenya vs Keyani

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 #5,297 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"royal, of the Kayanian dynasty"

Origin: Persian / Avestan

Persian Iranian American

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Kenya Rank #1,663

Keyani Rank #5,297

Kenya is more popular, ranked #1663 vs #5297 for Keyani.

Is Kenya or Keyani more popular?

Kenya is more popular, ranked #1663 compared to Keyani at #5297 in the United States.

What do Kenya and Keyani mean?

Kenya means "God's resting place, place of brightness" (Kikuyu origin). Keyani means "royal, of the Kayanian dynasty" (Persian / Avestan origin).

Are Kenya and Keyani boy or girl names?

Kenya is primarily a girl name. Keyani is primarily a girl name.