Keif
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Keif first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 25 babies have been named Keif in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Keif is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,763 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,763
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
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"ever ruler, eternal king"
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Germanic braun origin
"dark, brown-haired one"
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Old Norse/French origin
"defender of the mountain"
#39,937 in US
Old English origin
"from the shorn or cleared land"
#39,878 in US
Hebrew Yehoyaqim origin
"God will establish"
#39,864 in US
English origin
"compound of William (protector) and J..."
#39,603 in US
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis