boy's name
Kenyan
KEN-yun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 990
Kenyan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 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 2006, when 65 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1970.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Kenyan Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 79 |
| 1980s | 45 |
| 1990s | 119 |
| 2000s | 386 |
| 2010s | 275 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 64 |
How Popular Is Kenyan?
In 2024, Kenyan 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.
Where Kenyan Is Used
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 Kenyan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kenyan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kenyan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kenyan
- English KEN-yun
Sibling Names for Kenyan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kenyan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kenyan
How popular is the name Kenyan?
In 2024, Kenyan 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 Kenyan a girl's or a boy's name?
Kenyan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kenyan?
Kenyan has 2 syllables.
When was Kenyan most popular?
Kenyan peaked in 2006, when 65 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.