Keith name meaning

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Updated: March 15th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Usage: English, German, Scottish, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: kee-th
Meaning: Of the Forest and Wood
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What does Keith mean?

Keith means Of the Forest or Wood used for both sexes used principally in Norwegian, German, Danish, English, Swedish, Scottish and Finnish has its origin in Scottish, Welsh, Celtic, German, English and Gaelic.

Keith is Scottish cognate of A Brythonic Place Name, Ceiteach, Meaning Wood In East Lothian.

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How do I pronounce Keith?

kee-th is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Keith.

Variants of Keith

Keath, Lakeith

Names that rhyme with Keith

How popular is the name Keith?

Keith was an extremely popular name in United States. Over 437265 babies have been given the first name in 217 years. When at the peak of its usage in 1966, 12424 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 32nd position.

However after 217 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still dominating the charts. Moreover, the first name has been to the top 50 baby names 27 times

Keith is common in Ireland where over 10031 new-borns have been given the name since 1964.

At the peak of its usage in 1975, 459 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 17th position. Also, In New South Wales, Keith was once a common name since emerging in 1952 it has been given to over 2447 babies.

At its zenith in 1952,. After 17 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Keith is a familiar baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 400 names.

In 1996, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 379 on boy names chart when 57 babies were given the name Keith. Over 587 people have been named Keith in England and Wales.

Also, in Queensland, the name had been in use for 20 years beginning from 1960 and had secured the place in top 100 names. In 1961, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 49 on boy names chart when 96 babies were given the name Keith.

There are over 956 babies that have been given the name Keith in Queensland.

Keith is an uncommon baby name in France, even after 33 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 600.

Over 179 people have been named Keith in France. Also, it is uncommon in Belgium, where it has been in use since 1995 and peaked in 1997 when it ranked 557th.

However things change on global perspective, Keith is extremely popular in England where every 1 in 300 have the name. Also the baby name is popular in Canada, Australia, South Africa, Scotland, New Zealand, Wales, Kenya, Philippines, Jamaica and Northern Ireland.

At least, 1050000 people globally have carried Keith as their given name according to our evaluation.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018504565
2017492582
2016484630
2015424723
2014414748
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Facts

Keith in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands15716555
Finland28832100
Sweden345411512
Norway2910156
Denmark142050

What numerology tells about Keith?

Achieving inner peace and harmony in life is what's most important to you. Once people know you better, they learn how to read you from your eyes and not the things you say. Expressing your emotions is what you are good at. People get you confused for a fool when instead you are the smartest person they will ever know. You just have to find a way to get through people and make them listen. People who only care about their own good and satisfaction make you nervous and mad because you are all about helping others.

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  •  Triston - The famous unisex name Triston has origin in Celtic, dominantly used in English language, Triston means "Riot or Tumult"
  •  Kindra - Used primarily in English illustrous, Kindra is originated from Celtic, Kindra means "Secret or Blend of Ken or Sandra or Andrea" is a girl name
  •  Tory - Renowned Tory is originated from Latin and Celtic is used as a unisex name, Tory means "Victory or From the Low Hills" is substantially used in Danish and Swedish
  •  Mallien - Originated from Celtic, Mallien means "Pledge or Hostage or Luminous"
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Middle names for Keith

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Famous people named Keith

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