Of Kenya; mountain of brightness
A modern American elaboration of the name Kenya, which refers to the East African nation. The country's name is derived from the Kikuyu word 'Kirinyaga', meaning 'mountain of brightness' or 'where God dwells', referring to Mount Kenya.
Less common today
Kenyona isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,767 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
