girl's name
Kenika
kuh-NEE-kuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 51
Kenika is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1991 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1981, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1977.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Kenika Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 33 |
| 1990s | 13 |
How Popular Is Kenika?
In 1991, Kenika was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Kenika
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kenika Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kenika over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kenika
- English kuh-NEE-kuh
Sibling Names for Kenika
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kenika — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kenika
How popular is the name Kenika?
In 1991, Kenika was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Kenika a girl's or a boy's name?
Kenika is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kenika?
Kenika has 3 syllables.
When was Kenika most popular?
Kenika peaked in 1981, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.