UK girl's name
Keaira
A feminine name of uncertain origin, perhaps a variant of Kiera.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Keaira is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Keaira popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2009 to 2011. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Keaira. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Keaira ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 3 girls were registered as Keaira.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Keaira as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Keaira mean?
The name Keaira is a modern invention that does not have a clear linguistic origin or cultural history. Unlike many names that can be traced back to ancient languages or societies, Keaira appears to be a creative combination of sounds and syllables that became popular in the late 20th century.
While the name may have been inspired by existing names or words, there is no definitive evidence of its derivation from a specific root or language. The combination of sounds and the unique spelling suggest that it was likely created as a new name, possibly by parents seeking a distinctive and aesthetically pleasing name for their child.
Since Keaira is a relatively new name, there are no known historical references or appearances in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. Its modern origin means that it does not have a rich historical lineage or cultural significance like many traditional names do.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Keaira are likely from birth records and census data from the late 20th century onward. However, due to the lack of historical context and the relatively short period during which the name has been in use, there are no widely recognized famous individuals throughout history who bore this name.
While it is possible that some individuals have been named Keaira in recent decades, the name has not yet had the opportunity to establish a significant presence or notable bearers in historical records or cultural narratives. As a modern creation, the name Keaira represents the ongoing evolution and creativity in the naming traditions of contemporary societies.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Keaira over time
The chart below shows babies named Keaira registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 to 2011. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Keaira, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2011, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Keaira by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Keaira was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5785 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #5556 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Keaira
- Katie 53,185
- Keira 14,411
- Katherine 11,323
- Kayleigh 10,677
- Kate 10,276
- Kelsey 7,224
- Kiera 7,218
- Kayla 6,541
- Kirsty 6,384
- Khadija 5,948
- Kimberley 5,189
- Kaitlyn 5,137
FAQ
Keaira: questions and answers
How popular is the name Keaira in the UK right now?
In 2011, Keaira was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Keaira most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 3 babies registered as Keaira in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Keaira?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, perhaps a variant of Kiera.
How many people are called Keaira in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Keaira across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.