Kenia Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Swahili
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Kenia means 'mountainous' and is of Swahili origin.
Meaning of the Name Kenia
Kenia is a name of Swahili origin, derived from the word 'kenya' which means 'mountainous'. It is believed to be a reference to Mount Kenya, the highest mountain in Kenya. The name is often associated with strength and beauty. Kenia is also commonly used as a feminine given name in several Spanish-speaking countries.
Popularity of the Name Kenia
The popularity for the name Kenia peaked in popularity in the year 2016 with 451 births, which ranked number 1,245 out of 30,453 unique names for that year. Kenia had the most female births in 2016 with 451, which ranked number 650 out of 18,860 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1992 with 7, which ranked number 6,670 out of 9,819 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Kenia has declined sharply over the last ten years from 442 births to 293 births, a decline of -33.71%. Among females, Kenia has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 442 births to 293 births, a decline of -33.71%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kenia
- 20 Year Trend of Kenia: 4.27%
- 10 Year Trend of Kenia: -33.71%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Kenia: -33.71%
Popularity of Kenia by State
Among females, Kenia was most popular in Southwestern states with 72 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 62 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Kenia. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 660 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 588 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 62 | 573 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 869 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 1177 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1327 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 744 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 923 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 513 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 725 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 818 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 1406 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1240 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 624 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1394 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 908 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 61 | 552 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Kenia
- Total Births of Kenia: 281 (-4.03%)
- Female Births of Kenia: 281 (-4.03%)
Given the downward trend of Kenia over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -4.03% decrease in total births, for a total of 281 births in 2024. For Females, births for Kenia have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 281 female births in 2024, a decrease of -4.03%.