Akenya
Meaning of Akenya
Akenya is a unique and beautiful name for a baby girl. It has its origins in an African language, where it means "to be desired" or "to be loved." The pronunciation of Akenya is uh-KEN-yuh (/əˈkɛn.jə/). This name may also be spelled as Akenea. In terms of popularity in the United States, Akenya has been given to a handful of newborn girls in recent years. In 2010, there were five occurrences of the name, ranking it at 16,984. In 2000, there were also five occurrences, but it ranked slightly higher at 15,031. Akenya is a lovely choice for parents looking for a name that is both meaningful and uncommon.
Pronunciation
- Pronunced as uh-KEN-yuh (/əˈkɛn.jə/)
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