Keenyah: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: k-eh-ehny-ahh
Origin: United States
gender-female

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Updated on Jul 08, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North America
Meaning: In the provided sources

Keenyah is not mentioned in the provided evidence, and thus its uniqueness and commonality cannot be verified. The name is believed to have originated from the Yoruba language, Keenyah does not have a verified meaning in the provided sources; however, Keena means 'brave. 'The statement should specify that there is no direct evidence linking the name 'Keenyah 'to cultural significance within African American communities based on the provided sources. Keenyah 's popularity cannot be determined based on the available data. It is often chosen by parents who want to give their child a distinctive and meaningful name with African roots. The name's usage has been influenced by the growing interest in African American culture and heritage.

Keenyah Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Keenyah is currently #43934 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Keenyah is currently #25180 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Keenyah is currently #17179 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Keenyah is currently #9981 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Keenyah is currently #21941 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Keenyah is currently #12738 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Keenyah is currently #17184 on Kiindred Australian Names

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