UK name, mostly girls
Keerat
A unisex name of Indian origin meaning "glory" or "praise".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a boys' name in the UK, with 37 boys.
Keerat is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Keerat popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1819, with 16 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 18 births.
This profile covers 173 England and Wales registrations across 20 recorded years from 1997 to 2024. 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 89% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 172 living people in the UK are called Keerat. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Keerat ranked #1819 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 16 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 18 girls were registered as Keerat.
- • Keerat is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 172 living people in the UK are estimated to have Keerat as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 82.4% of Keerat registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1819
2024
Births in 2024
16
Latest year
Peak year
2021
18 births
Estimated living
172
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Keerat
In England and Wales birth records, Keerat has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 17.6% of registrations are for boys and 82.4% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Keerat registered for boys
- Ranked #4,991 in 2023
- 3 boys registered in 2023
- Peak: 2013 (6 births)
Keerat registered for girls
- Ranked #1,819 in 2024
- 16 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2021 (18 births)
Meaning
What does Keerat mean?
The name Keerat has its origins in the Punjabi language, which is predominantly spoken in the regions of Punjab in India and Pakistan. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "keerat," which means "fame" or "glory." The name is closely associated with the Sikh faith and has been in use since ancient times.
In Sikhism, the concept of "keerat" holds great significance as it refers to the idea of leading a virtuous and honorable life, earning a good reputation through one's actions and deeds. The name Keerat is often chosen by Sikh parents for their children as a reminder of this important principle and as a way to instill values of integrity and righteousness from an early age.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Keerat can be found in ancient Sanskrit texts and historical records from the Indian subcontinent. One notable example is Keerat Singh, a prominent Sikh warrior and commander who lived in the 18th century and fought against the Mughal Empire. He played a crucial role in defending the Sikh community and is remembered for his bravery and leadership.
Another prominent figure bearing the name Keerat is Keerat Suri, a Sikh scholar and historian who lived in the 17th century. He is best known for his work, "Gurbilas Patshahi 6," which chronicles the life and teachings of the sixth Sikh Guru, Guru Hargobind.
In more recent times, the name Keerat has been carried on by several notable individuals, including Keerat Kaur Bhatia, an Indian singer, and actress who has appeared in various Punjabi films and television shows. Keerat Keerat Singh Anand is a renowned Indian sports administrator and former cricketer who served as the president of the Punjab Cricket Association.
Keerat Kaur Deo is an Indian professional golfer who has won multiple tournaments on the Indian and Asian tours. Keerat Singh Cheema is an accomplished Indian-American filmmaker and writer known for his works exploring themes of identity and cultural heritage.
Keerat Brar is a Canadian actress and model who has appeared in several television shows and films, including the popular Netflix series "Ginny & Georgia."
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Keerat over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Keerat in England and Wales, from 1997 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Keerat, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 16 births in 2024, compared with 18 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Keerat by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Keerat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2237 | 63 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2834 | 91 | 10 |
| 2000s | #4222 | 16 | 4 |
| 1990s | #3824 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Keerat
- 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
Keerat: questions and answers
How popular is the name Keerat in the UK right now?
In 2024, Keerat was ranked #1819 for girls in England and Wales, with 16 births registered.
When was Keerat most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 18 babies registered as Keerat in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Keerat?
A unisex name of Indian origin meaning "glory" or "praise".
How many people are called Keerat in the UK?
A total of 173 babies have been registered as Keerat across the 20 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.