Unisex · #8,702 in 2026

Kenyatte

Current Rank
#8,702
Peak Rank
#1,704 (1975)
Total Babies
123
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #5,984 (61 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,704 (123 total)
👦As Boy Name
1972
First Year
1999
Last Year
1975
Peak Year
#1704
Peak Rank
123
Total Count
11
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1972
First Year
1994
Last Year
1975
Peak Year
#5984
Peak Rank
61
Total Count
10
Years Active

The Story of Kenyatte

As a girl name

Kenyatte first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1972, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1975, when 9 Kenyattes were born — ranking #5,984 that year. As of 2026, Kenyatte ranks #10,569 for girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 61 Kenyattes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Kenyatte first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1972, with 14 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1975, when 29 Kenyattes were born — ranking #1,704 that year. As of 2026, Kenyatte ranks #8,702 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 123 Kenyattes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Kenyatte

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kenyatte

What does the name Kenyatte mean?
Kenyatte is a boy'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 Kenyatte in 2026?
In 2026, Kenyatte ranks #8,702 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Kenyatte most popular?
Kenyatte reached its peak popularity in 1975, ranking #1,704 that year with 29 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Kenyatte most popular?
Kenyatte has historically been most popular in New York, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kenyatte.
Is Kenyatte a unisex name?
Yes — Kenyatte is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 33% of Kenyattes assigned female and 67% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Kenyatte?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kenyatte include Savior, Earley, Utah. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kenyatte

Kenyatte is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 123 births in the dataset. Kenyatte's peak popularity came in 1975 when it ranked #1,704. Use the chart and map above to compare Kenyatte'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.