Girl · #14,823 in 2026

Kenyanna

Name: Popularity of the name Kenyanna in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Kenyanna, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#14,823

Peak Rank

#6,064 (1996)

Total Babies

222

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1972

First Year

2011

Last Year

1996

Peak Year

#6064

Peak Rank

222

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kenyanna

Kenyanna first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1972, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1996, when 15 Kenyannas were born — ranking #6,064 that year. As of 2026, Kenyanna ranks #14,823 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 222 Kenyannas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Kenyanna

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kenyanna is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Canana
Kenyan
Kenyon
Kenyans
Kanchana
Kinyon
Canyon
Kenya
Cantina
Canyons
Canion
Kenyatta

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kenyanna

What does the name Kenyanna mean?

Kenyanna is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1972. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kenyanna in 2026?

In 2026, Kenyanna ranks #14,823 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Kenyanna most popular?

Kenyanna reached its peak popularity in 1996, ranking #6,064 that year with 15 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Kenyanna most popular?

Kenyanna has historically been most popular in Georgia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kenyanna.

Is Kenyanna a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kenyanna is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Kenyanna?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kenyanna include Treana, Taesha, Shakinah. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kenyanna

Kenyanna is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 222 births in the dataset. Kenyanna's peak popularity came in 1996 when it ranked #6,064. Use the chart and map above to compare Kenyanna's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.