Kenia is the Spanish spelling of Kenya, the East African country that takes its name from Mount Kenya; the mountain's name is of uncertain meaning and is often explained as "mountain of whiteness" after its snowy peaks. As a girls' name it is popular in Mexico and Central America, which is why most American Kenias are Latina. Kenia peaked at number 643 in 2012, slipped out of the US top 1000 in 2024 and ranks number 1,253 in 2025.