Keith
Pronunciation: [ k-EETH ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Keith first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,848 babies have been named Keith in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Keith is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,206 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #17,206
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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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, Keie, and Keikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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