Unisex nameCurrently #10,377 in the USFalling
Keita
2 syllablesPeak year: 19815 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Keita's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Keita's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Keita |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 19 |
| 1972 | 18 |
| 1973 | 22 |
| 1974 | 23 |
| 1975 | 29 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1977 | 19 |
| 1978 | 14 |
| 1979 | 17 |
| 1980 | 26 |
| 1981 | 49 |
| 1982 | 18 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 24 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2024 | 7 |
Keita through the decades
- Keita peaked in 1981, when 49 babies were named Keita in the US.
- The 1970s were Keita's strongest decade, averaging 18 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2012–2024), use of Keita has fallen 9% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Keita currently ranks #10,377 in the US and is cooling off.