How old is someone named Kenia?
The average Kenia is 19 years old.
Half of all living Kenias are between 9 and 27.
When was Kenia popular?
Most of the Kenias in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2016 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 51 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 209 | 200 |
| 1980s | 520 | 500 |
| 1990s | 1,990 | 2,000 |
| 2000s | 2,682 | 2,700 |
| 2010s | 3,267 | 3,200 |
| 2020s | 1,509 | 1,500 |
How many Kenias are still alive?
About 10,000 Kenias are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 10,000 babies named Kenia since 1961.
Nearly every Kenia ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Kenia?
About two in five living Kenias are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X 3%
- Millennial 18%
- Gen Z 40%
- Gen Alpha 39%
Is Kenia an old name?
Not really. Kenia is younger than 72 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Kenia will be 35 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Kenia a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.9% of living Kenias are women.
Names the same age as Kenia
NAME TWIN
Kenia's name twin is Skye. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Skye's age curve is the closest match to Kenia's: 91% alike.
Other spellings: Kenya (34)
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Questions about the name Kenia
How old is the average Kenia?
The average Kenia in the US is 19 years old. The median is 18, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Kenia?
About 10,000 Kenias are alive in the US today, out of roughly 10,000 babies given the name since 1961.
When was the name Kenia most popular?
In 2016, when about 450 baby girls were named Kenia.
Is Kenia a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 40% of living Kenias, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this