UK girl's name
Keyah
Of Native American origin meaning "falling leaves".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Keyah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Keyah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5876, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2002 to 2012. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Keyah. 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 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Keyah ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 4 girls were registered as Keyah.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Keyah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5876
2012
Births in 2012
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Keyah mean?
The given name Keyah is a relatively modern name that originated in the late 20th century. It is an anglicized spelling of the Hawaiian word "keʻā," which means "child of the mist" or "misty." The name is believed to have been inspired by the Hawaiian Islands' beautiful and mystical natural landscapes.
While the name Keyah is not found in ancient texts or historical records, its Hawaiian roots can be traced back to the indigenous Polynesian culture that inhabited the Hawaiian archipelago for centuries before Western contact. The name's connection to the Hawaiian language and its evocative meaning suggest it was likely created or popularized in the late 20th century as a part of the cultural renaissance and renewed interest in Hawaiian traditions.
One of the earliest known individuals with the first name Keyah is Keyah Math, an American model and social media influencer born in 1991. She has gained a significant following on platforms like Instagram and has been featured in various fashion campaigns and publications.
Keyah Khepri is an American artist and writer known for her works exploring themes of identity, spirituality, and social justice. She was born in 1989 and has published several books, including the poetry collection "Melanin Etched in Hieroglyphs" (2018).
Keyah Kendall is a Canadian actress and singer born in 1996. She has appeared in several television shows and movies, including the Nickelodeon series "Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures" and the film "The Swap" (2016).
Keyah Malik is a British fashion designer and entrepreneur who founded the clothing brand "Keyah Malik Designs" in 2010. Her collections have been featured in various fashion shows and publications, and she has gained recognition for her unique and sustainable designs.
Keyah Jewel is an American singer-songwriter and musician born in 1991. She has released several albums and EPs, including "Midnight Bloom" (2018) and "Wildflower" (2020), which showcase her soulful and introspective style.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the given name Keyah. While the name is relatively modern, its Hawaiian origins and evocative meaning have contributed to its growing popularity in recent decades.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Keyah over time
The chart below shows babies named Keyah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Keyah, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2012, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Keyah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Keyah 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 | #5876 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4216 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Keyah
- 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
Keyah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Keyah in the UK right now?
In 2012, Keyah was ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Keyah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 4 babies registered as Keyah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Keyah?
Of Native American origin meaning "falling leaves".
How many people are called Keyah in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Keyah across the 3 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.