Kennita is a unique and captivating name of African-American origin, derived from the African name Kenyatta, which means 'the one who waits patiently.' This moniker adds a distinct touch to any registry it graces.
The name Kennita peaked in popularity between the late 70s to mid-80s with a high of 13 births in 1977 and 11 births in 1984. However, it had early instances of usage in 1956 and 1960 with 6 births each. After the 80s, its popularity declined, with fewer than 10 births per year from 1991 onwards. Overall, Kennita has been given to 157 newborns over the specified period.