Kenyah

“African-American” — Symbolize African heri

American origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#12807US 2023

7Births / yr

↑Rising

392All-time births

📅 Since 199400

What does Kenyah mean and where does it come from?

Kenyah is often considered a variant of the name Kenya, which is derived from the name of the country in East Africa. The name is associated with a vibrant, strong culture and land of diverse wildlife. The name gained popularity in the U.S. during the late 20th century and may symbolize African heri

Cultural significance

Kenyah has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of african-american.

Peak popularity

Reached #4904 in 2007 — currently #12807 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Kenyah?

Kenyah works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Kenyah Grace

How popular is Kenyah right now?

Rising fast — up 1666 spots — currently #12807 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1995–2023#12807 · Top 9.5%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#12807	7	▲ up 1666 · +17% births
2022	#14473	6	▼ down 4530 · -40% births
2021	#9943	10	▲ up 5883 · +100% births
2020	#15826	5	▼ down 5324 · -50% births
2015	#10502	10	▼ down 5131 · -62% births
2010	#5371	26	▲ up 2388 · +73% births
2005	#7759	15	▼ down 1313 · -12% births
2000	#6446	17	▲ up 5202 · +143% births
1995	#11648	7	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Kenyah

Best Year2010Rank #5371

Peak Count26

Average Rank#10531

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1995 - 20239 years

The story of Kenyah

Kenyah is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1994. With 392 total births recorded, Kenyah remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #11648 in 1995, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #12807 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Kenyah in 2007:

Emily Isabella Emma Ava Madison

Kenyah by decade

Kenyah peaked in the 2000s. See all 2000s names →

Decade	Births
1990s	55
2000s ★	191
2010s	141
2020s	5

💎Kenyah has only 392 total recorded births since 1994 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Kenyah?

Common

KenKeEnyah

What names sound and feel like Kenyah?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Kenyah also consider these

Keniyah

American · A modern invented

Kemyah

American · A unique creation

Kennah

American · one who is

Keniah

American · Similar to the

Keyah

American · Native American

Senyah

American · a modern and

Jenyah

American · derived form of

Keenyah

American · a modern creation,

Common questions about the name Kenyah

What does the name Kenyah mean?

Kenyah means "African-American" — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Kenyah?

Kenyah is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Kenyah have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Kenyah?

Kenyah originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

Is Kenyah trending right now?

Kenyah is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.

Is Kenyah a common or rare name?

Kenyah is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.