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Quenia

KEN-yah /ˈkɛn.jə/ Portuguese

At a glance

In short
Quenia is a beautiful and unique name of Portuguese origin, meaning "strength" and "grace," ideal for parents seeking a standout name for their baby girl.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2007 (#17,636)
Babies in 2007
5 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#13,724 in 1997
First recorded
1997

Meaning of Quenia

Quenia is a beautiful and unique name for baby girls. Its origin can be traced back to Portuguese-speaking countries, where it is pronounced as KEN-yah (/ˈkɛn.jə/). This exotic name has also gained popularity in the United States, with a few occurrences in recent years. Quenia is often associated with strength and grace, making it an ideal choice for parents looking for a name that embodies these qualities. Although variations of the name exist, such as Kenia, the pronunciation and meaning remain consistent. Consider naming your little girl Quenia to give her a standout and meaningful name.

How to pronounce Quenia

Portuguese

Popularity of Quenia in the U.S.

Quenia was last recorded in the U.S. in 2007, ranked #17,636 with 5 babies. It peaked at #13,724 in 1997. It first appears in the records in 1997.

Bar and line chart: Quenia in the U.S., 1997–2007. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 6 in 2005 and 5 in 2007. Line: rank among girl names, peak #13,724 in 1997, #17,636 in 2007.
  • Girls named Quenia (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1997–2007. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1997⁠–⁠2007 4 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2007517,636back
2005614,502back
1999514,411back
1997513,724new