Holding steady.
Popularity of Keah since 1975
Babies named Keah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 61 |
| 1990s | 53 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Keah is a rare modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1975, with its peak usage occurring in 1982. Despite this early peak, the name has never ranked among the top 1000 names, indicating very low overall usage. Its trajectory has been stable at a minimal level. The name's origins are uncertain; it may be a respelling of Kea or a variant of Keziah. Keah remains an uncommon choice, likely appealing to parents seeking a distinctive, short name.
Keah is likely a modern American coinage, possibly a respelling of Kea or a short form of names like Keziah or Keana. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1975, suggesting a recent invention without deep historical roots. Its usage has remained sporadic and low in frequency.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Kea
Sibling names for Keah
Names that share Keah's style, for a brother or sister.
