Holding steady.
Popularity of Keta since 1957
Babies named Keta per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 24 |
| 1970s | 72 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Keta is a rare American name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1957. Though it never reached the top 1000, it saw its peak usage in 1977, after which its popularity waned to a stable, low level. The name's etymology is uncertain, but it likely arose as a diminutive of longer feminine names such as Henrietta or Margarita, or as a respelling of Ketta. Its simplicity and melodic sound give it a modern, understated charm, though it remains an uncommon choice compared to similar names like Lita or Nita. The trajectory shows no recent revival, with the name maintaining a stable presence rather than trending upward or downward.
Keta is a rare modern English name, likely a diminutive or variant of longer names such as Henrietta or Margarita. It may also be an altered spelling of the name Ketta. The name saw modest use in the United States from the 1950s onward, with a peak in 1977.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Ketta
Sibling names for Keta
Names that share Keta's style, for a brother or sister.
