Kenya

Pronunciation: KEHN-yə (key)

Names related to Kenya: Kenia

Borrowed from the name of the East African country. Often bestowed as a symbol of ethnic origin and pride.

From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman. Buy the book

No Way

Definitely

Smart?

No Way

Definitely

Sexy?

No Way

Definitely

Friendly?

No Way

Definitely

Creative?

No Way

Definitely

Strong?

No Way

Definitely

Young?

No Way

Definitely

Sophisticated?

Do you know any real life Kenyas?
What are their siblings named?

Contribute to, or edit, this collection of community wisdom on the name Kenya!

Comments and insights on the name Kenya: | Edit: Share what you know!
Personal experiences with the name Kenya: | Edit: I absolutely love my name (Kenya). My father named me after the country since he went there and thought it was the most beautiful country in the world, and I was the most beautiful daughter. I have only gotten good comments on the name and have never met another Kenya or anyone who knows another Kenya. Although I do get annoyed when people pronounce the name Keenya, or mistake it for Tanya, Kenna, or any other name they seem to concur up. I am very glad I wasn't named one of the name my parents considered (Sarah, Shannon, Samantha), since they are so common. Overall, I totally love my name and think is fits me as a person as well.
Nicknames for Kenya: | Edit: Ken
Kenny
Meanings and history of the name Kenya: | Edit: Share what you know!
Famous real-life people named Kenya: | Edit: Share what you know!
Kenya in song, story & screen: | Edit: Share what you know!