UK boy's name
Keinan
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "maker of nests".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Keinan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Keinan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4052, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 5 births.
This profile covers 21 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 1998 to 2006. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 21 living people in the UK are called Keinan. 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 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Keinan ranked #4052 for boys in England and Wales in 2006, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 5 boys were registered as Keinan.
- • About 21 living people in the UK are estimated to have Keinan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4052
2006
Births in 2006
3
Latest year
Peak year
1998
5 births
Estimated living
21
2026
Meaning
What does Keinan mean?
The name Keinan is believed to have its origins in the Hebrew language, derived from the biblical figure Kenan, who was a descendant of Adam and Eve. The name is thought to be derived from the Hebrew root "qyn," which means "to acquire" or "to possess."
In the Book of Genesis, Kenan is mentioned as the son of Enosh and the father of Mahalalel. He is described as being part of the genealogical line from Adam to Noah. The name Keinan is a variation of the Hebrew spelling, with the addition of the letter "i" to create a more modern and unique form.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Keinan can be found in the Dead Sea Scrolls, which date back to the third century BCE. This ancient text contains a reference to a person named "Qynan," which is believed to be a variant spelling of Keinan.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Keinan. One such person was Keinan Woven (born in 1859, died in 1944), a prominent American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Woven Textile Company in New York City.
Another notable figure was Keinan Abdelrahman (born in 1920, died in 1998), an Egyptian poet and writer who was renowned for his contributions to Arabic literature. His works often explored themes of love, loss, and cultural identity.
In the field of science, Keinan Yaakov (born in 1935, died in 2012) was an Israeli chemist who made significant contributions to the study of organic chemistry and reaction mechanisms. He was a professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and received numerous awards for his research.
Keinan Abubakar (born in 1978) is a contemporary Nigerian author and playwright whose works have been celebrated for their exploration of social and political issues in Africa. His play "The Crescent Moon" won the prestigious Wole Soyinka Prize for Literature in 2015.
Lastly, Keinan Tuiloma (born in 1992) is a professional rugby player from New Zealand who currently plays for the Hurricanes in the Super Rugby competition. He has represented the Samoan national team and is known for his physical prowess and skill on the field.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Keinan over time
The chart below shows babies named Keinan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2006. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Keinan, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2006, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Keinan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Keinan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3496 | 13 | 4 |
| 1990s | #2509 | 8 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Keinan
- Kieran 30,429
- Kyle 28,463
- Kai 24,432
- Kian 17,666
- Kayden 8,305
- Kevin 7,927
- Kane 7,149
- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
- Kit 3,529
FAQ
Keinan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Keinan in the UK right now?
In 2006, Keinan was ranked #4052 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Keinan most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 5 babies registered as Keinan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Keinan?
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "maker of nests".
How many people are called Keinan in the UK?
A total of 21 babies have been registered as Keinan across the 6 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.