unisex name
Kenyata
ken-YAH-tuh (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,126
Kenyata is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 73% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2019 it was given to 5 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 1976, when 64 babies were given the name.
- It is a recent arrival in the birth records.
- First appears in US birth records in 1971.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Kenyata Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 350 |
| 1980s | 443 |
| 1990s | 261 |
| 2000s | 67 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Kenyata?
In 2019, Kenyata was given to 5 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 Kenyata
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kenyata Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kenyata over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kenyata
- English ken-YAH-tuh
Sibling Names for Kenyata
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kenyata — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kenyata
How popular is the name Kenyata?
In 2019, Kenyata was given to 5 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 Kenyata a girl's or a boy's name?
Kenyata is used for both girls and boys. About 73% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Kenyata?
Kenyata has 3 syllables.
When was Kenyata most popular?
Kenyata peaked in 1976, when 64 babies were given the name. It is a recent arrival in the birth records.