Kenia
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kenia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1992.
Over 12 babies have been named Kenia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kenia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,009 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,009
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Kenia is also used as a girl name, ranked #1015.
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About the Name Kenia
Kenia is a boy name .
Is Kenia a boy or girl name? Kenia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #31,009 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,015. Kenia is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kenia is currently ranked #31,009 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kenia include Ken, Key, Keie, and Kenkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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