Kenya

Meaning of Kenya

From Mount Kenya, a country

Kenya has African roots — browse every African baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Kenya

After ranking as high as #508 in 2000, Kenya has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Kenya

• Kenya Moore
  Actress and reality TV star
• Kenya Barris
  Television writer and producer
• Kenya Duke
  Entrepreneur and businesswoman
• Kenya Bell
  Basketball Wives reality star
• Kenya Lacroix
  Canadian volleyball player

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Questions about the name Kenya

What does the name Kenya mean?

Kenya means from mount kenya, a country, and it comes from African origins.

Is Kenya a boy's or a girl's name?

Kenya is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Kenya?

Kenya did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Kenya most popular?

Kenya peaked at #508 in 2000.