Holding steady.
Popularity of Kenitra since 1972
Babies named Kenitra per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1990, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Kenitra's real moment was 1978.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 107 |
| 1980s | 132 |
| 1990s | 74 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kenitra first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1972, during a period when many modern, invented names were gaining popularity. Its peak came in 1978, which suggests a brief moment of use, perhaps inspired by the Moroccan city of the same name or coined from the popular prefix Ken. However, the name has never entered common usage, and its trajectory remains stable but rare. Because it does not appear in historical naming conventions or etymological sources, Kenitra is best understood as a modern American coinage. Parents who choose this name may appreciate its distinctive sound and its connection to the 1970s, a decade that saw many innovative naming practices.
Kenitra first appeared in U.S. records in 1972, likely as a modern coinage. It may be derived from the name Ken, combined with a feminine suffix, or inspired by the city of Kenitra in Morocco. However, there is no established etymology, and its usage remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ken, Keni, Kita
Sibling names for Kenitra
Names that share Kenitra's style, for a brother or sister.
