girl's name
Kennita
keh-NEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 157
Kennita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1994 it was given to 7 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 1977, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1956.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Kennita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 48 |
| 1980s | 70 |
| 1990s | 17 |
How Popular Is Kennita?
In 1994, Kennita was given to 7 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 Kennita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kennita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kennita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kennita
- English keh-NEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Kennita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kennita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kennita
How popular is the name Kennita?
In 1994, Kennita was given to 7 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 Kennita a girl's or a boy's name?
Kennita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kennita?
Kennita has 3 syllables.
When was Kennita most popular?
Kennita peaked in 1977, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.