Kenia
Kenia is a girl's name of African origin.
Meaning
Mountain of brightness or snowy mountain.
Origin and history
Kenia is a variant spelling of Kenya, derived from the name of the East African nation and Mount Kenya. The country's name stems from indigenous languages such as Kikuyu, referring to the snow-capped peak. In the United States, it gained steady usage starting in the late 20th century as a geographic and cultural choice.
Popularity in the United States
10,216 babies in the United States have been named Kenia since 1880. It ranks #1620 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #953.
States where it is most popular
- CA (35.3 %)
- TX (23.6 %)
- NY (7.3 %)
- FL (4.9 %)
- IL (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 51 |
| 1970-1980 | 209 |
| 1980-1990 | 520 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,978 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,682 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,267 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,509 |
Famous people named Kenia
- Kenia Os: Singer, Songwriter
- Kenia Lechuga: Rower, Athlete
Fun facts
- The name originates from Mount Kenya, which comes from the Kikuyu word 'Kirinyaga' meaning 'place where God rests' or 'mountain of brightness'.
- Kenia serves as a popular alternative spelling to Kenya, especially within Spanish-speaking and international communities.