NAME PROFILE
Keefe
Originating from the Greek word 'Arete', it signifies 'virtue' or 'excellence'. It suggests a person of high moral character, possessing an inner strength and a natural drive to inspire greatness in everyone they encounter.
Key Stats
| Total births | 658 |
| Gender | Male (3% / 97%) |
| Peak year | 1972 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1972 |
| Most recent | 1991 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 75%NY — 25%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%
Notable People
Oreatha Castle Haley (Civil Rights Activist and Community Leader) · Aretha Franklin (The Queen of Soul and legendary singer) · Aretha Thurmond (Four-time Olympic discus thrower) · Aretha Brown (Indigenous Australian artist and activist) · Aretha Sills (Director and educator of Spolin Games)
Nicknames & Diminutives
ReathaReaOrieThea
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