Girl · #11,798 in 2026

Keeta

Keeta is a genus of leaf beetles in the subfamily Eumolpinae. It contains two species endemic to the Aldabra atoll in the Seychelles. The genus and both species were described by the Indian entomologist Samarendra Maulik, from specimens collected by the Percy Sladen Trust Expedition to the Indian Ocean in 1908. The generic name comes from the Sanskrit word कीट (kīṭa), meaning "insect".

Current Rank
#11,798
Peak Rank
#5,984 (1975)
Total Babies
56
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1948
First Year
1988
Last Year
1975
Peak Year
#5984
Peak Rank
56
Total Count
10
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Keeta

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Keeta is a genus of leaf beetles in the subfamily Eumolpinae. It contains two species endemic to the Aldabra atoll in the Seychelles. The genus and both species were described by the Indian entomologist Samarendra Maulik, from specimens collected by the Percy Sladen Trust Expedition to the Indian Ocean in 1908. The generic name comes from the Sanskrit word कीट (kīṭa), meaning "insect".

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The Story of Keeta

Keeta first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1948, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1975, when 9 Keetas were born — ranking #5,984 that year. As of 2026, Keeta ranks #11,798 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 56 Keetas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Keeta

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Frequently Asked Questions about Keeta

What does the name Keeta mean?
Keeta is a genus of leaf beetles in the subfamily Eumolpinae. It contains two species endemic to the Aldabra atoll in the Seychelles. The genus and both species were described by the Indian entomologist Samarendra Maulik, from specimens collected by the Percy Sladen Trust Expedition to the Indian Ocean in 1908. The generic name comes from the Sanskrit word कीट (kīṭa), meaning "insect".
How popular is Keeta in 2026?
In 2026, Keeta ranks #11,798 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Keeta most popular?
Keeta reached its peak popularity in 1975, ranking #5,984 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Keeta a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Keeta is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Keeta?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Keeta include Jake, Cloris, Regene. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Keeta

Keeta is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1948 and has accumulated 56 births in the dataset. Keeta's peak popularity came in 1975 when it ranked #5,984. Use the chart and map above to compare Keeta's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.