Girl · #15,243 in 2026

Kenyla

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

Current Rank

#15,243

Peak Rank

#8,613 (2018)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2007

First Year

2024

Last Year

2018

Peak Year

#8613

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kenyla

Kenyla first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2007, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 12 Kenylas were born — ranking #8,613 that year. As of 2026, Kenyla ranks #15,243 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 62 Kenylas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s 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 Kenyla

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

Kennelly
Kenneally
Canela
Canella
Canola
Cannella
Kennel
Connolly
Kennels
Connelly
Cannula
Cannily

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kenyla

What does the name Kenyla mean?

Kenyla is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2007. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kenyla in 2026?

In 2026, Kenyla ranks #15,243 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Kenyla most popular?

Kenyla reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #8,613 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Kenyla a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kenyla?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kenyla include Vala, Viviene, Anelle. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kenyla

Kenyla is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2007 and has accumulated 62 births in the dataset. Kenyla's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #8,613. Use the chart and map above to compare Kenyla'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.