Keerat

Meaning & origin

Keerat is a Punjabi name of Sikh heritage, derived from the Sanskrit word for "praise" or "devotion." It first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 2008, reflecting the growing diaspora community, and reached its peak usage in 2014 before entering a gradual decline. Since 2013, its trajectory has been falling, consistent with many names that saw a brief surge in the early 2010s. No top states are recorded, indicating its usage is spread thinly across the country. As a modern addition to American name data, Keerat remains uncommon but carries cultural significance, connecting bearers to Sikh traditions of spiritual praise. Its variant form, Kirat, is also seen in records, though less frequently. Families choosing Keerat often pair it with other Punjabi or Sanskrit-derived names for siblings.

Keerat derives from the Sanskrit word "kīrti" (fame, glory), entering Punjabi through Sikh tradition where it is associated with devotional praise of God. The name has been used as a given name in Sikh families, particularly in the diaspora, and appears in modern baby name records from 2008 onward.