Kenya
Pronunciation: [ k-EHNY-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kenya first appeared in US Social Security records in 1964.
Over 2,141 babies have been named Kenya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kenya is past its peak , currently ranked #12,495 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,495
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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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, Keie, and Kenkins. 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.
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Sources
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