How Many People Are Named Kenyata?

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

Kenyata
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Kenyata is a very rare female name, with only 1,081 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 305,152 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1976 with 64 births, but its usage has been declining since then.

~1,081
Living in US
1 in 305,152
Americans
1976
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Kenyatta
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Determined Innovative Inspired
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom and adventure.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,030
Worldwide Bearers
#262,241
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,081
🇹🇿 Tanzania
53
🇨🇩 DR Congo
27
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
8
🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis
6
🇲🇼 Malawi
4
🇺🇬 Uganda
4
🇳🇬 Nigeria
3
🇯🇲 Jamaica
2
🇰🇪 Kenya
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
286 (26%)
♀ Female
796 (74%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 41
121
Would be under 30 (11%)
1,005
Would be 30–60 (89%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,126 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: 1976

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
40
Modern Appeal
60
International
83

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

📜 Kenyata Through the Generations

Kenyata has seen a steady decline in popularity over the decades, with its peak occurring in 1976 when 64 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of people named Kenyata are aged between 30 and 60, with 89% falling into this age bracket. Interestingly, there are no individuals over 60 years old with this name, indicating a relatively young demographic.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Illinois 56
Georgia 52
Louisiana 20
Michigan 15
Mississippi 12
Florida 10
Ohio 7
North Carolina 5

✨ Similar Names to Kenyata

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kenyata's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Kenyata

How Many People Have the Name Kenyata?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,081 people in the United States currently share the name Kenyata. That works out to roughly 1 in every 305,152 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kenyata a Common or Rare Name?

Kenyata 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 Kenyata Mean?

Kenyata means "creative variant of Kenyatta" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kenyata in SSA data, approximately 26% are male and 74% are female.

When Was Kenyata Most Popular?

The name Kenyata reached peak popularity in 1976, with 64 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 Kenyata?

Approximately 1,081 people named Kenyata live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,126. That works out to roughly 1 in 305,152 Americans.

Is Kenyata a rare name?

Kenyata is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 305,152 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kenyata mean?

Kenyata means "creative variant of Kenyatta" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Kenyata more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 26% of people named Kenyata are male and 74% are female.

When was Kenyata most popular?

Kenyata peaked in 1976 with 64 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.

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 US1,081
All-Time Births1,126
1 in X1 in 305,152
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age41
Peak Year1976
World Rank#262,241
Male %26%
Female %74%

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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.