Kennia
Every Kennia since 1978 — 796 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kennia
Kennia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,075 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 796 American babies have been named Kennia. Its peak came in 2002, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Kennia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kennia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,075 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,382 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,131 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,705 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,763 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,540 |
| 2018 | 17 | #6,951 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,259 |
| 2016 | 23 | #5,715 |
| 2015 | 17 | #7,126 |
| 2014 | 20 | #6,323 |
| 2013 | 36 | #4,125 |
| 2012 | 33 | #4,436 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,731 |
| 2010 | 16 | #7,721 |
| 2009 | 29 | #5,016 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,694 |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,449 |
| 2006 | 21 | #6,247 |
| 2005 | 28 | #4,775 |
| 2004 | 28 | #4,767 |
| 2003 | 26 | #4,879 |
| 2002 | 36 | #3,692 |
| 2001 | 32 | #3,988 |
| 2000 | 26 | #4,600 |
| 1995 | 30 | #3,628 |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,656 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,510 |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,175 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kennia in 2025?
Kennia ranked #14,075 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kennia?
796 babies have been named Kennia in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kennia most popular?
Kennia peaked in 2002, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Kennia a boy or girl name?
Kennia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kennia rising or falling?
Kennia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.