Kenyatta

Kenyatta - A very unique male name



  Nov 07,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Kenyatta at a glance

Kenyatta is ranked #3580 among boy baby names in 2012, with 6 births in 2012. It peaked in 1975 at #504 and first appeared on the charts in 1963.

Rank in 2012
#3580
Births in 2012
6
Peak year
1975 (#504)
First appeared
1963
Trend
#3682 in 2002 → #3580 in 2012 (Rising)
Popularity
1 in 273,510 boys
Visitor rating
3.5/5 (2 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Kenyatta appeared on the charts for the first time in 1963 on position #1500. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Kenyatta and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Kenyatta? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Kenyatta. The baby boy name Kenyatta was given to 6 baby boys in 2012, ranking #3580 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 273,510 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kenyatta peaked in popularity 51 years ago in 1975 on position 504.



Famous with this name

Caro Kenyatta
Stogie Kenyatta
KenYatta Rogers


How would you rate Kenyatta, 1-5?

Rating: 3.5/5 (2 recent votes)


Kenyatta is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kenyatta is currently topping the baby name charts in Mississippi at position #443 - and is the least popular in Mississippi at position #443.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Kenyatta is where you live.


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Kenyatta origin and meaning

Kenyatta is a 8 letter name with 3 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Kenyatta, pop culture references for the name Kenyatta and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Kenyatta

We've found the following names that sound similar to Kenyatta, sorted by popularity.

Kenneth / Kent / Kennith / Kennedy / Keonte / Keontae / Kennth / Kunta / Kento / Kenta /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20123580
20083111
20042777
20033794
20023682
20012350
20001644
19991625
19981437
19971809
19961511
19951729
19941508
19931574
19921888
19912229
19902047
19891945
19882324
19872708
19851735
19832144
19821444
19811075
1980813
1979762
1978612
1977655
1976579
1975504
1974627
1973636
1972745
1971743
1970810
19691209
19681688
19671215
19661620
19631500

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Mississippi443

Even more about Kenyatta


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Kenyatta a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Kenyatta?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1975
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Kenyatta
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 273,510
Letter count 8
Syllable count 3
Year first discovered 1963
2012 births +6

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