UK girl's name
Keevah
A name of uncertain origin and meaning, potentially related to Kevah.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Keevah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Keevah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3899, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 8 births.
This profile covers 51 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2010 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 63% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 59 living people in the UK are called Keevah. 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 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Keevah ranked #3899 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 8 girls were registered as Keevah.
- • Keevah ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #765 in 2020.
- • About 59 living people in the UK are estimated to have Keevah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3899
2020
Births in 2020
5
Latest year
Peak year
2011
8 births
Estimated living
59
2026
Meaning
What does Keevah mean?
The name Keevah is a relatively uncommon one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. Some linguists believe it to be derived from the ancient Celtic language of Gaulish, which was spoken in parts of modern-day France, Belgium, and Switzerland during the Iron Age. They suggest that the root of the name may be "kee," meaning "bright" or "radiant," and "vah," meaning "valley" or "meadow."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Keevah can be found in a medieval Welsh manuscript dating back to the 12th century. This manuscript contains a collection of ancient Celtic tales and legends, and the name "Keevah" is mentioned as belonging to a minor character described as a beautiful and wise maiden.
In the 14th century, a French nobleman named Keevah de Montfort was known for his bravery and skill in battle during the Hundred Years' War between England and France. He was celebrated in several contemporary chronicles for his valor and leadership on the battlefield.
During the Renaissance period, a renowned Italian artist named Keevah Rossetti gained fame for his exquisite frescoes and paintings adorning various churches and palaces throughout Italy. His works, which often depicted biblical scenes and mythological figures, were greatly admired for their attention to detail and vivid use of color.
In the 18th century, a Scottish philosopher and writer named Keevah Hume made significant contributions to the field of empiricism and skepticism. His works, such as "A Treatise of Human Nature" and "An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding," had a profound impact on the development of Western philosophy.
More recently, in the early 20th century, a Swedish explorer named Keevah Andersson led several expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic regions. He was known for his meticulous documentation of the flora and fauna encountered during his voyages, as well as his advocacy for environmental conservation.
While the name Keevah may be relatively rare, its historical significance and connections to various cultures and individuals throughout history make it a fascinating and intriguing moniker.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Keevah over time
The chart below shows babies named Keevah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Keevah, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2020, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Keevah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Keevah 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 | #3899 | 5 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4244 | 46 | 9 |
Geography
Where Keevah is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Keevah. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Keevah ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #765 in 2020.
Across the UK
Keevah in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#765 in 2020
2 years of NRS records, 8 total registered
Related
Names similar to Keevah
- 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
Keevah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Keevah in the UK right now?
In 2020, Keevah was ranked #3899 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Keevah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 8 babies registered as Keevah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Keevah?
A name of uncertain origin and meaning, potentially related to Kevah.
How many people are called Keevah in the UK?
A total of 51 babies have been registered as Keevah across the 10 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 8 more in Scotland.
Where is Keevah most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Keevah ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #765 in 2020. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.