Total births
4,255
Unisex name · since 1962
Kenyatta
Kenyatta has 4,255 recorded births since 1962 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1975 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #13750
- among girls today
- 4,255
- born since 1962
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 22%
- more common than other girls
Kenyatta currently ranks #13750 among unisex names in America, with 4,255 babies recorded since 1962.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kenyatta has been recorded 4,255 times among girls since 1962, currently ranked #13750 nationally and more common than 22% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1962 to 2024.
- #13750 among girls today
- 4,255 born since 1962
- 1970s peak decade
- 22% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kenyatta is currently the #13750 unisex name in America, more common than 22% of girls - 4,255 born since 1962, peaking in the 1970s.
- #13750
- among girls today
- 4,255
- born since 1962
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 22%
- more common than other girls
Kenyatta vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#13750
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 22% of names given to girls today.
1970s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Kenyatta was born in this single decade.
1975
Single peak year
217 babies were named Kenyatta in 1975 - its busiest year on record.
How Kenyatta compares
4,255 Top 14% higher than 86% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Kenyatta's all-time total is 11x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kenyatta | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 4,255 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 217 | 48 | 19,840 |
Kenyatta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Kenyatta's full recorded timeline at 1991, 31% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 69% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 2018, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1975 peak of 217 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Kenyatta at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1975
Current rank
#13,750
Active since
1962
Kenyatta popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1962–2024
- Peak year (1975)
- 217
- Annual births at peak, across 63 years of records
Kenyatta popularity over time - boys
3,216 total births recorded since 1961 (Kenyatta as boys' name)
Kenyatta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Kenyatta's strongest decade.
1,416 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Kenyatta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 100
1960s
100 births
- 1970s
1970s
1,416 births
- 1980s
1980s
1,250 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,051 births
- 2000s 343
2000s
343 births
- 2010s 78
2010s
78 births
- 2020s 17
2020s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 1,416 births (33% of all-time use).
How Kenyatta compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Kenyatta's total volume
Kenyatta vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kenyatta by state
Where Kenyatta concentrates geographically, total births since 1962
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 542 | 12.7% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 358 | 8.4% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 283 | 6.7% |
| #4 | Louisiana | | 236 | 5.5% |
| #5 | Florida | | 219 | 5.1% |
| #6 | Mississippi | | 219 | 5.1% |
| #7 | Alabama | | 159 | 3.7% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 150 | 3.5% |
Illinois share of Kenyatta's total US births 12.7%
Even split
542 of 4,255 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 22 reporting states.
Kenyatta appears in 22 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kenyatta? ▼
Kenyatta has been given to 4,255 babies in the U.S. since 1962, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #13750 as of the latest data. 217 babies were born in 1975, its single highest year.
When was Kenyatta most popular? ▼
Kenyatta was most popular in the 1970s decade with 1,416 total births. The single peak year was 1975.
Where is Kenyatta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kenyatta are Illinois (542 births), Georgia (358 births), Michigan (283 births).
Is Kenyatta a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kenyatta is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 4,255 births, and as a boy's name it has 3,216 births.
How long has the name Kenyatta been used? ▼
Records for Kenyatta go back to 1962, giving 63 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Kenyatta? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kendra, Kennedy, Kendall, Kenya, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kenyatta's data
- Kenyatta's decade-level peak was the 1970s (1,416 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Kenyattas (542 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kenyatta
Nearby Names Like Kenyatta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kenyatta
Kendra Girl
#686 98,438 births
Kennedy Girl
#89 93,663 births
Kendall Girl
#311 66,533 births
Kenya Girl
#1659 25,412 births
Kenzie Girl
#628 21,391 births
Compare Kenyatta side by side: Kenyatta vs Kendra Kenyatta vs Kennedy Kenyatta vs Kendall
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kenyatta
Josilyn #13749
1,132 births · Peak 2006
Jahna #13751
451 births · Peak 1992
Ondine #13748
148 births · Peak 2013
Jolea #13752
196 births · Peak 2003
Natanya #13747
646 births · Peak 1992
Lauralynn #13753
155 births · Peak 2011
Marykathryn #13746
507 births · Peak 1994
Mollee #13754
765 births · Peak 2010
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1962–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kenyatta: #13750 Unisex Name - 4,255 Births, Peak 1975." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kenyatta. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kenyatta draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.