Girl · #6,351 in 2026

Keeva

Caoimhe, sometimes anglicised as Keeva, is an Irish feminine given name derived from Irish caomh 'dear; precious, beloved; belonging to the family'. It is derived from the same root as the masculine name Caoimhín (Kevin). It has been well-used in English-speaking countries and particularly in Ireland. As of 2014, it was ranked 19th most popular name among female births in Ireland.

Current Rank
#6,351
Peak Rank
#3,571 (2013)
Total Babies
695
5-Yr Trend
-36%
1968
First Year
2026
Last Year
2013
Peak Year
#3571
Peak Rank
695
Total Count
48
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Keeva

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

Caoimhe, sometimes anglicised as Keeva, is an Irish feminine given name derived from Irish caomh 'dear; precious, beloved; belonging to the family'. It is derived from the same root as the masculine name Caoimhín (Kevin). It has been well-used in English-speaking countries and particularly in Ireland. As of 2014, it was ranked 19th most popular name among female births in Ireland.

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The Story of Keeva

Keeva first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1968, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 43 Keevas were born — ranking #3,571 that year. As of 2026, Keeva ranks #6,351 for baby girls with 18 births, falling sharply (-36%). In total, more than 695 Keevas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Keeva

Phonetically similar names — useful when Keeva is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Keeva

What does the name Keeva mean?
Caoimhe, sometimes anglicised as Keeva, is an Irish feminine given name derived from Irish caomh 'dear; precious, beloved; belonging to the family'. It is derived from the same root as the masculine name Caoimhín (Kevin). It has been well-used in English-speaking countries and particularly in Ireland. As of 2014, it was ranked 19th most popular name among female births in Ireland.
How popular is Keeva in 2026?
In 2026, Keeva ranks #6,351 among girls' names in the U.S., with 18 babies given the name that year.
When was Keeva most popular?
Keeva reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #3,571 that year with 43 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Keeva most popular?
Keeva has historically been most popular in Massachusetts, New York, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Keeva.
Is Keeva a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Keeva is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Keeva?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Keeva include Zoi, Harmoney, Natilee. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Keeva

Keeva is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1968 and has accumulated 695 births in the dataset. Keeva's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #3,571. Use the chart and map above to compare Keeva'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.