Kehinde Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkeh-HIN-day / kɛˈhɪndeɪYoruba
Meaning
Second-born child
Historical & Cultural Background
Kehinde is a name from the Yoruba culture of Nigeria. In Yoruba tradition, it is common for twins to be given names that reflect their birth order. Kehinde is typically given to the second-born twin, while the firstborn is named Taiwo. This naming practice emphasizes the cultural significance of twins in Yoruba society.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kehindé
International Variants
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kehinde was first seen in the United States in 1977. Kehinde has ranked as high as #1288 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Kehinde has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kehinde
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2022 | 5 |