Kenyah
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kenyah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1994.
Over 415 babies have been named Kenyah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kenyah is past its peak , currently ranked #20,708 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #20,708
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Kenyah
Kenyah is a girl name .
Kenyah is currently ranked #20,708 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kenyah include Ken, Keny, Key, Keie, and Kenkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kenyah include Kenya . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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