Kenya
Pronunciation: [ k-EHNY-uh ]
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,495
- Total SSA Count
- 8
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Also a Girl Name
Kenya is also used as a girl name, ranked #1663.
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About the Name Kenya
Kenya is a boy name .
Is Kenya a boy or girl name? Kenya is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,495 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,663. Kenya is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kenya is currently ranked #12,495 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kenya include Ken, Key, and Kenie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kenya include Kenyon . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.