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Keanu

Pronunciation: [ k-ee-AHN-oo ]

Girl Name #19,019 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Keanu is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-ee-AHN-oo.

Parents who love the name Keanu often also consider Kenneth, Kelly, Kelley .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#19,019
Total SSA Count
7

Nicknames

Kea Key Keaie

Also a Boy Name

Keanu is also used as a boy name, ranked #634.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Keanu

Is Keanu a boy or girl name?
Keanu is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #19019. As a boy name, it is ranked #634. Keanu is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Keanu?
Keanu is pronounced k-ee-AHN-oo.
How popular is the name Keanu?
Keanu is currently ranked #19019 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Keanu?
Common nicknames for Keanu include Kea, Key, and Keaie.
Is Keanu a common or rare name?
Keanu is an uncommon name, ranked #19019 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Keanu

Keanu is a girl name .

Is Keanu a boy or girl name? Keanu is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #19,019 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #634. Keanu is more commonly used as a boy name.

Keanu is currently ranked #19,019 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Keanu include Kea, Key, and Keaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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