UK girl's name
Keza
An anglicized variation of the Kinyarwanda word keza meaning "beautiful".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Keza is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Keza popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5591, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2019 to 2019. 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.
Keza is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Keza. 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 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Keza ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 3 girls were registered as Keza.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Keza as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5591
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
2019
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Keza mean?
The name Keza originates from the Kinyarwanda language spoken in Rwanda. Kinyarwanda is a Bantu language that belongs to the Niger-Congo language family. The name Keza means "beautiful" or "pretty" in Kinyarwanda.
In Rwanda, the name Keza has been in use for centuries. It is believed to have been derived from the ancient word "keza," which was used to describe a person's physical beauty or inner qualities. The name has been particularly popular among the Tutsi and Hutu ethnic groups in Rwanda.
Historically, the name Keza has been associated with several notable figures in Rwandan history. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name is Keza, a prominent queen of the Nyiginya Kingdom, who ruled in the late 18th century. She was known for her wisdom and her efforts to promote peace and unity among her people.
Another notable figure with the name Keza is Keza Kagame, the first wife of President Paul Kagame of Rwanda. She has been actively involved in various charitable initiatives and has worked to promote women's empowerment and education in the country.
In the realm of literature, Keza is the name of the main character in the novel "The Bride Price" by Buchi Emecheta, a Nigerian novelist. The novel explores the challenges faced by a young Igbo woman named Keza as she navigates the complexities of traditional customs and modern life.
Outside of Rwanda, the name Keza has also been used in other parts of Africa. For example, Keza Mokhusu was a South African singer and songwriter who gained popularity in the 1980s and 1990s.
Furthermore, Keza Nyamayaro is a Ugandan businesswoman and philanthropist who founded the Mamma Paulina Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing education and healthcare services to underprivileged communities in Uganda.
While the name Keza has its roots in the Kinyarwanda language and Rwandan culture, it has transcended borders and gained recognition in various parts of the world. Its association with beauty, grace, and strength has made it a popular choice for parents seeking a meaningful and culturally significant name for their daughters.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Keza by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Keza 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 | #5591 | 3 | 1 |
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- Kirsty 6,384
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FAQ
Keza: questions and answers
How popular is the name Keza in the UK right now?
In 2019, Keza was ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Keza most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 3 babies registered as Keza in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Keza?
An anglicized variation of the Kinyarwanda word keza meaning "beautiful".
How many people are called Keza in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Keza across the 1 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.