How Many People Are Named Kenyetta?

Complete statistics for the name Kenyetta in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Kenyetta
Very Rare
2,863
Estimated People
1 in 115,264
1 in X Americans
1979
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
128 (4%)
♀ Female
2,735 (96%)
4%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 43

Population Share

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📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 98
California 12
DC 5
Florida 73
Georgia 228
Illinois 192
Louisiana 151
Maryland 5
Michigan 280
Mississippi 50
North Carolina 95
New Jersey 32
New York 249
Ohio 15
Pennsylvania 12
South Carolina 60
Texas 10
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 50.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Kenyetta

How Many People Have the Name Kenyetta in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,863 people in the United States currently share the name Kenyetta. That works out to roughly 1 in every 115,264 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Kenyetta a Common or Rare Name?

Kenyetta is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Kenyetta Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Kenyetta are covered in full on the Kenyetta name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Kenyetta Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Kenyetta in SSA data, approximately 4% are male and 96% are female. Kenyetta is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Kenyetta Most Popular?

The name Kenyetta reached peak popularity in 1979, with 113 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Kenyetta Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Kenyetta across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Kenyetta?

Approximately 2,863 people in the United States share the name Kenyetta, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Kenyetta a rare name?

Kenyetta is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 115,264 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kenyetta mean?

The meaning and origin of Kenyetta is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Kenyetta more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 4% of people named Kenyetta are male and 96% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Kenyetta most popular?

The name Kenyetta reached its peak in 1979, with 113 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People2,863
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 115,264
GenderFemale
Avg Age43
Peak Year1979
Male %4%
Female %96%

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