Keniyah
Every Keniyah since 1997 — 777 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keniyah
Keniyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,691 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 777 American babies have been named Keniyah. Its peak came in 2011, when 59 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Keniyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keniyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #6,691 |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,531 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,839 |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,130 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,837 |
| 2020 | 24 | #5,243 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,539 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,906 |
| 2017 | 26 | #5,126 |
| 2016 | 23 | #5,714 |
| 2015 | 25 | #5,383 |
| 2014 | 37 | #4,060 |
| 2013 | 41 | #3,744 |
| 2012 | 35 | #4,253 |
| 2011 | 59 | #2,930 |
| 2010 | 57 | #2,996 |
| 2009 | 40 | #3,918 |
| 2008 | 47 | #3,509 |
| 2007 | 50 | #3,358 |
| 2006 | 50 | #3,288 |
| 2005 | 44 | #3,438 |
| 2004 | 24 | #5,299 |
| 2003 | 25 | #5,026 |
| 2002 | 23 | #5,180 |
| 2001 | 17 | #6,476 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,329 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Keniyah in 2025?
Keniyah ranked #6,691 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Keniyah?
777 babies have been named Keniyah in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keniyah most popular?
Keniyah peaked in 2011, when 59 newborns received the name.
Is Keniyah a boy or girl name?
Keniyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Keniyah rising or falling?
Keniyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.