NAME PROFILE
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Derived from the name of the country Kenya, which comes from the Kikuyu word 'Kirinyaga' meaning 'Mount of Whiteness' or 'God's resting place'. Kenyan is a vibrant and spirited name suggesting a person with a global perspective, a strong sense of identity, and natural leadership qualities.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,536 |
| Gender | Male (19% / 81%) |
| Peak year | 1980 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1970 |
| Most recent | 2006 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 41%MS — 24%LA — 14%FL — 11%AL — 11%
Notable People
Kenyan Drake (NFL Running Back) · Kenyan Green (NFL Offensive Lineman) · Kenyan Buffalo (Stunt Performer in Black Panther) · Kenyan Weaks (Professional Basketball Player) · Kenyan R. Lewis (Author of 'The Making of a Man')
Nicknames & Diminutives
KenKenny
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