Kenyatta

Q: How popular is the name Kenyatta?

Kenyatta is ranked #10102 in popularity for boy names.

Boy Name #10,102 Most Popular Hidden Gem 8 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kenyatta is a boy name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Kenyatta often also consider Arti, Silus, .

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Popularity Over Time

#10,102

Current Rank

Peaked 1975 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #10,102
Total SSA Count: 9

Alternative Spellings

Kenyon #3739

Nicknames

Ken Key Kenie Kenyie

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Also a Girl Name

Kenyatta is also used as a girl name, ranked #37488.

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Similar Names

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Silus Boy Aramaic Ashir Boy Hebrew Olindo Boy Germanic/Italian Deshae Boy French/Modern Arti Boy Sanskrit Khiro Boy Arabic Thorne Boy Old English

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kenyatta

Is Kenyatta a boy or girl name?

Kenyatta is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #10102. As a girl name, it is ranked #37488. Kenyatta is more commonly used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Kenyatta?

Kenyatta is currently ranked #10102 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Kenyatta?

Common nicknames for Kenyatta include Ken, Key, Kenie, and Kenyie.

Is Kenyatta a common or rare name?

Kenyatta is an uncommon name, ranked #10102 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Kenyatta

Kenyatta is a boy name .

Is Kenyatta a boy or girl name? Kenyatta is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,102 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #37,488. Kenyatta is more commonly used as a boy name.

Kenyatta is currently ranked #10,102 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Kenyatta include Ken, Key, Kenie, and Kenyie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Kenyatta include Kenyon . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.