How Many People Are Named Kenia?

Complete statistics for the name Kenia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Kenia
Very Rare
Spanish

Kenia means 'land of mountains' and it's very rare, with only 1 in 33,237 Americans having this name. There are around 9,929 people named Kenia living in the US today, and most of them are under 30.

~120
Living in US
1 in 2,762,077
Americans
2016
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Land of mountains
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Energetic Adventurous
22
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 22 are often seen as natural leaders and visionaries.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

9,929
Worldwide Bearers
#10,319
Global Rank
🇧🇴 Bolivia
789
🇪🇸 Spain
751
🇭🇹 Haiti
691
🇨🇴 Colombia
680
🇵🇪 Peru
476
🇨🇱 Chile
346
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
240
🇮🇳 India
96
🇿🇲 Zambia
58
🇮🇩 Indonesia
49

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
12 (0%)
♀ Female
9,917 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
7,916
Would be under 30 (79%)
2,113
Would be 30–60 (21%)
18
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 10,047 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2016

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
19
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Kenia Through the Generations

Kenia has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2016 with 451 births. Today, the majority of people named Kenia are under 30, indicating its status as a modern, newer-generation name. With an estimated 9,929 living in the US, it's clear that Kenia is still gaining traction among parents looking for unique names.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 2,905
Texas 1,927
New York 597
Florida 399
Illinois 382
Arizona 356
North Carolina 245
Georgia 196
Colorado 158
New Jersey 146

✨ Similar Names to Kenia

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kenia's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Kenia

How Many People Have the Name Kenia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 120 people in the United States currently share the name Kenia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,762,077 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kenia a Common or Rare Name?

Kenia is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Kenia Mean?

Kenia means "land of mountains" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kenia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Kenia Most Popular?

The name Kenia reached peak popularity in 2016, with 451 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Kenia?

Approximately 120 people named Kenia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 120. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,762,077 Americans.

Is Kenia a rare name?

Kenia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,762,077 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kenia mean?

Kenia means "land of mountains" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Kenia more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kenia are male and 100% are female.

When was Kenia most popular?

Kenia peaked in 2016 with 451 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US120
All-Time Births120
1 in X1 in 2,762,077
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2016
World Rank#10,319
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.