How Many People Are Named Kenya?

Curious about how common the name Kenya is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 27,481
Popularity Level Very Rare
Probability 1 in 12,008 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 27,481 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Kenya.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 12,008 people has this name.

This classification places Kenya in the Very Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Kenya

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Very Rare

Probability: 1 in 12,008 people

Total Count

27,481

Top 25%

Gender Distribution

Male: 2,141
Female: 25,340

Predicted Gender

Female

Age Information

Average Age: 34

  • Young (<30) 11,199
  • Adult (30–60) 15,970
  • Old (>60) 312

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 0.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alabama 742
  • Arkansas 253
  • Arizona 354
  • California 3,069
  • Colorado 162
  • Connecticut 81
  • DC 139
  • Delaware 5
  • Florida 1,523
  • Georgia 1,608
  • Iowa 11
  • Illinois 1,671
  • Indiana 383
  • Kansas 35
  • Kentucky 133
  • Louisiana 812
  • Massachusetts 102
  • Maryland 500
  • Michigan 914
  • Minnesota 46
  • Missouri 393
  • Mississippi 696
  • North Carolina 1,182
  • New Jersey 674
  • New Mexico 30
  • Nevada 89
  • New York 1,990
  • Ohio 718
  • Oklahoma 117
  • Oregon 68
  • Pennsylvania 610
  • South Carolina 700
  • Tennessee 719
  • Texas 2,204
  • Utah 121
  • Virginia 686
  • Washington 177
  • Wisconsin 214
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Kenya?

Approximately 27,481 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Kenya, based on statistical analysis.

Is Kenya a rare name?

Kenya is considered Very Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.