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Derived from the Gaelic word meaning 'wood' or 'forest,' Keitha represents a deep connection to the natural world and an enduring, grounded spirit that thrives in any environment.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,813 |
| Gender | Male (19% / 81%) |
| Peak year | 1963 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1963 |
| Most recent | 2017 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | Scottish, English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 56%CA — 37%NJ — 3%IL — 3%MS — 1%
Notable People
Keitha Adams (College basketball coach) · Keitha McLean (Journalist and author) · Keitha Dickerson (Professional basketball player) · Keitha Clark (Noted fiddler and music educator) · Keitha (Pop and R&B singer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
KeiKikiKeithie
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