Keir
Pronunciation: [ k-EER ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Keir first appeared in US Social Security records in 1969.
Over 64 babies have been named Keir in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Keir is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #62,675 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #62,675
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Keir is also used as a boy name, ranked #6610.
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About the Name Keir
Keir is a girl name .
Is Keir a boy or girl name? Keir is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #62,675 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #6,610. Keir is more commonly used as a boy name.
Keir is currently ranked #62,675 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Keir include Keira, Keilani, Keily, Keilany, Keila . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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