Kenyatta
- Pronunciation
- [Ke-nya-tta]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- East African Name Meaning "Musician."
- Origin
- African
Kenyatta Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,216 baby boys have been named Kenyatta. The name peaked in 1975 with 226 US births that year (rank #534). In 2024, ranked #8648 nationally — 8,114 places below its 1975 peak.
Top States for Kenyatta
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Kenyatta births are: New York (243), Illinois (230), Michigan (181).
Other African-Origin Names Like Kenyatta
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8-Letter Names Starting with K
Names with Kenyatta's exact length and starting letter: Kadalynn, Kadience, Kadienne, Kaedence, Kaeleigh.
Quick Facts About Kenyatta
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Compare Kenyatta to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Kenyatta against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).