Kenia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Kenia originates from Swahili, specifically from Mount Kenya, which means 'white mountain'. The language path includes its Kikuyu roots and its evolution into a popular given name in contemporary times. Kenia is associated with nature and beauty, and it has no direct biblical relevance.
The name Kenia is most popular in Arizona, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kenia has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kenia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15172nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24088th out of 24088 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 9454th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3457th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1349th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 949th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 852nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kenia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kenia"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɛniə/
Origin
Swahili
Etymology
The name Kenia is derived from Mount Kenya, which is named after the Kikuyu word 'Kere-Nyaga' meaning 'that which is white' or 'the mountain of whiteness' due to its snow-capped peak.
Meaning
white mountain
Language Evolution
Kere-Nyaga, Kenia
Historical Usage
The name Kenia gained popularity in the late 20th century as a given name, influenced by the country's rising profile in global affairs and tourism.
Variants & Derivatives
Kenyah, Kena, Kenny
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Kenia is perceived as a modern and exotic name, often associated with nature and beauty.
Famous People
Kenia Alana - a renowned artist, Kenia Monge - a popular social media influencer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kenia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kenia"
"Kenia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 15172nd of 16616 | 7 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 24088th of 24088 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 9454th of 12526 | 18 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3457th of 19264 | 302 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1349th of 27321 | 1,804 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 949th of 35406 | 4,111 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 852nd of 30306 | 3,800 |
Regional Popularity of "Kenia" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
60.06% 3794th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Kenia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
44.90% 1564th/3483 |
88.63% 3118th/3518 |
67.01% 2710th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
59.78% 2203rd/3685 |
28.42% 1272nd/4475 |
25.70% 1335th/5194 |
12.41% 784th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
34.81% 1595th/4582 |
26.74% 1381st/5164 |
12.31% 900th/7313 |
8.94% 667th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
31.60% 1259th/3984 |
33.85% 1519th/4487 |
12.56% 857th/6822 |
9.27% 582nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kenia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kenia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.