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Keith

Pronunciation: [ k-EETH ]

Girl Name #17,206 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Keith is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-EETH.

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

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#17,206
Total SSA Count
8

Nicknames

Kei Key Keiie

Also a Boy Name

Keith is also used as a boy name, ranked #758.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Keith

Is Keith a boy or girl name?
Keith is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #17206. As a boy name, it is ranked #758. Keith is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Keith?
Keith is pronounced k-EETH.
How popular is the name Keith?
Keith is currently ranked #17206 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Keith?
Common nicknames for Keith include Kei, Key, and Keiie.
Is Keith a common or rare name?
Keith is an uncommon name, ranked #17206 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Keith

Keith is a girl name .

Is Keith a boy or girl name? Keith is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #17,206 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #758. Keith is more commonly used as a boy name.

Keith is currently ranked #17,206 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Keith include Kei, Key, and Keiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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