Holding steady.
Popularity of Keitha since 1915
Babies named Keitha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 23 |
| 1920s | 107 |
| 1930s | 93 |
| 1940s | 170 |
| 1950s | 257 |
| 1960s | 254 |
| 1970s | 303 |
| 1980s | 182 |
| 1990s | 48 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Keitha is a feminine form of Keith, a Scottish surname turned given name. First recorded in the U.S. in 1915, it reached its peak popularity in 1969, though it never entered the top 1000. The name has maintained a stable, low level of use through the 2020s. While its highest concentration has historically been in states with Scottish heritage, such as Maine and Vermont, it has never been common enough to appear in the Social Security Administration's top states list. Keitha remains a rare but recognizable choice, offering a direct link to the traditional Scottish name Keith.
Keitha is the feminine form of Keith, a Scottish surname and given name derived from a place name in East Lothian, Scotland. The place name likely comes from the Gaelic 'coit' meaning 'wood' or 'forest'. The name Keith was adopted as a given name in the 19th century, and Keitha emerged as a feminine variant in the early 20th century, peaking in popularity during the 1960s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kei, Keitha
Sibling names for Keitha
Names that share Keitha's style, for a brother or sister.
