Girl · #10,846 in 2026

Kerea

Ceraea or Keraia, also known as Cerea or Kerea (Κερέα), Ceraeae or Keraiai (Κεραῖαι), was a town of ancient Crete. It is mentioned by Polybius, and minted coins similar to those of Polyrrhenia in antiquity.

Current Rank
#10,846
Peak Rank
#10,846 (1989)
Total Babies
6
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1989
First Year
1989
Last Year
1989
Peak Year
#10846
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Kerea

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

Ceraea or Keraia, also known as Cerea or Kerea (Κερέα), Ceraeae or Keraiai (Κεραῖαι), was a town of ancient Crete. It is mentioned by Polybius, and minted coins similar to those of Polyrrhenia in antiquity.

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The Story of Kerea

Kerea first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1989, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1989, when 6 Kereas were born — ranking #10,846 that year. As of 2026, Kerea ranks #10,846 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 6 Kereas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Kerea

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kerea 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 Kerea

What does the name Kerea mean?
Ceraea or Keraia, also known as Cerea or Kerea (Κερέα), Ceraeae or Keraiai (Κεραῖαι), was a town of ancient Crete. It is mentioned by Polybius, and minted coins similar to those of Polyrrhenia in antiquity.
How popular is Kerea in 2026?
In 2026, Kerea ranks #10,846 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Kerea most popular?
Kerea reached its peak popularity in 1989, ranking #10,846 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Kerea a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Kerea is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Kerea?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kerea include Jacueline, Malesa, Heatherlyn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Kerea

Kerea is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1989 and has accumulated 6 births in the dataset. Kerea's peak popularity came in 1989 when it ranked #10,846. Use the chart and map above to compare Kerea'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.