Kenia
How to say it: KEN-yuh · /ˈkenjə/
Spanish-language form of Kenya; the country name is of Kikuyu origin, referring to Mount Kenya ('mountain of whiteness').
Kenia was the 881st most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 179 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 62% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,137 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #881 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 179 |
| Share of births | 1 in 13,261 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −62% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,137 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Most of Kenia use has come in the last forty years. The 2010s remain its high point, and lingering close to that level now points to a mild decline ahead.
What goes with it
Melodic and soft with a crisp touch across three syllables and a place name resonance. Nairobi makes a striking companion in style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kenia is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Spanish.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Kenia
- Kenia Os (born 1999)Mexican influencer, YouTuber and singer
- Kenia Carcaces (born 1986)Female volleyball player from Cuba
- Kenia Sinclair (born 1980)Jamaican athletics competitor
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