Kenyata
keh-YAH-tah
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
African
Total Births
1,126
Peak Year
#64 in 1976
First Recorded
1971
Style
Modern & Trendy, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
An African name with Swahili origins, meaning 'singer' or 'musician'.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Jomo Kenyatta
First President of Kenya.
Personality Traits
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