Kenyatta
UnisexKenyatta has been given to 7,471 babies in the U.S. since 1961. It peaked in 1975.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
7,471
Peak year
1975 (443 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1961
10-year trend
▼ -100%
Gender split
57% girls / 43% boys
Rank through the decades
Kenyatta's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | #690 | #533 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Kenyatta — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Kenyatta.
FAQ
How popular is the name Kenyatta?
Kenyatta has been given to 7,471 babies in the U.S. since 1961. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Kenyatta peak?
Kenyatta peaked in 1975, when 443 babies were given the name.
Is Kenyatta a girl or boy name?
Kenyatta is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.
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