How Many People Are Named Kenyah?
Complete statistics for the name Kenyah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kenyah is a very rare female name, with only 411 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 802,422 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 2007 with 30 births, but now it's declining, still remaining a genuinely modern name with most bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 415 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: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kenyah Through the Generations
Kenyah has seen a steady decline since its peak in 2007, when 30 babies were given this name. Today, there are 411 people named Kenyah living in the US, with the majority being under 30 years old. The name's current trend reflects its status as a newer-generation choice, with 93% of those named Kenyah falling within the under-30 age bracket.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kenyah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kenyah
How Many People Have the Name Kenyah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 411 people in the United States currently share the name Kenyah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 802,422 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kenyah a Common or Rare Name?
Kenyah 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 Kenyah Mean?
Kenyah means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kenyah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kenyah Most Popular?
The name Kenyah reached peak popularity in 2007, with 30 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Kenyah?
Approximately 411 people named Kenyah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 415. That works out to roughly 1 in 802,422 Americans.
Is Kenyah a rare name?
Kenyah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 802,422 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kenyah mean?
Kenyah means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kenyah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kenyah are male and 100% are female.
When was Kenyah most popular?
Kenyah peaked in 2007 with 30 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.