Kenyan baby names

Names tagged with “Kenyan” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.

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8 names

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Kioni
African
84
Kioni is a Kenyan name meaning 'warrior' or 'hunter,' reflecting strength and skill in traditional East African cultures.
Nairoby
African
84
From Nairobi, Kenya's capital city. The name derives from Kikuyu 'Nai Robi' meaning 'place of cold water', referring to the Nairobi River.
Nyeri
African
62
From Kikuyu, referring to a place in Kenya. Associated with the Nyeri County region and its natural landscape.
Nayrobi
African
42
From Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya, meaning 'place of cold water' in Maasai. A modern geographic name with African heritage.
Nirobi
African
42
From Nairobi, Kenya's capital city. Derived from Kikuyu 'Nai Robi,' meaning 'place of the cold water,' referring to the Nairobi River.
Kenyah
African
42
From Kikuyu origins, meaning 'happy' or 'joyful.' A modern African name reflecting positive sentiment and cultural pride.
Kenyan
African
40
From Kenya, the East African nation. Used as a given name to reflect geographic pride and cultural identity.
Nyrobi
African
6
From Nairobi, Kenya's capital city, meaning 'place of cool waters' in the Kikuyu language.

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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024