Kenia

♀ Girl

Pronounced KEN-ee-uh /ˈkɛn.i.ə/High

Meaning: Spanish form of Kenya; likely from Kikuyu Kirinyaga (the mountain) or a Bantu root; used as a given name in Latin American communitiesMedium

In 30 seconds: A Spanish-language form of Kenya, the East African country whose name derives from the Kikuyu Kirinyaga (Mount Kenya). It is used primarily in Latin American communities as a geographical given name.

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Origin MediumAfrican, Spanish

MeaningSpanish form of Kenya; likely from Kikuyu Kirinyaga (the mountain) or a Bantu root; used as a given name in Latin American communities

U.S. rank (2024)#1015 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births250 girls (0.02% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 10,035

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kenia is the Spanish-language spelling of Kenya, the East African nation whose name comes from the Kikuyu word Kirinyaga (mountain of whiteness), referring to Mount Kenya. The country was named after the mountain. As a given name, Kenia is used in Latin American communities who may be inspired by the African place name or may simply find the sound appealing.

Kenia appears in U.S. birth data primarily in Hispanic communities and ranked #1015 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? Mount Kenya, the country's namesake, is Africa's second-highest mountain after Kilimanjaro. In the Kikuyu language it is called Kirinyaga, meaning 'mountain of whiteness' — referring to its snow-capped peaks.

Overall data confidence 70%

U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

KenyaKenyah

Nicknames

Keni

Famous Bearers

★Kenia Os (1999-)
Mexican singer, YouTuber and social media personality

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kenia mean?

Kenia is the Spanish spelling of Kenya, the African country named for Mount Kenya (Kikuyu: Kirinyaga, meaning 'mountain of whiteness').

How do you pronounce Kenia?

It's said KEN-ee-uh — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kenia a boy or girl name?

Kenia is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Kenia?

Kenia ranked #1015 for U.S. girls in 2024.