Kenya Baby Names
Kenyan names include English biblical names and local heritage.
Kenya baby naming trends in Africa combine local tradition and global favorites.
Current high-interest names include boys like Brian, Kevin, Dennis and girls like Mercy, Mary, Ann. Explore meanings, origins, and pronunciation below.
Most Popular Boy Names in Kenya
- Brian#1Irishhigh; nobleBRIAN
- #2KevinIrishhandsome; gentleKEV-in
- #3DennisGreekof DionysusDEN-nis
- John#4HebrewGod is graciousJOHN
- Samuel#5HebrewGod has heardSAM-uel
- James#6HebrewsupplanterJAM-es
- #7MichaelHebrewwho is like GodMIC-hael
- Daniel#8HebrewGod is my judgeDAN-iel
- #9PeterGreekrockPET-uh
- George#10GreekfarmerGEOR-geh
Most Popular Girl Names in Kenya
- #1MercyEnglishcompassionMER-cy
- #2MaryHebrewbeloved; bitterMAR-y
- #3AnnHebrewgraceANN
- #4FaithEnglishfaithFAITH
- Grace#5LatingraceGRAC-eh
- Esther#6PersianstarEST-huh
- #7JaneHebrewGod is graciousJAN-eh
- #8ElizabethHebrewGod is my oathEL-iz-ab-eth
- Sarah#9HebrewprincessSAR-ah
- #10SharonHebrewplain; fertile fieldSHAR-on