Keirah
Every Keirah since 1994 — 419 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keirah
Keirah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,120 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 419 American babies have been named Keirah. Its peak came in 2008, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Keirah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keirah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,120 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,809 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12,913 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,703 |
| 2019 | 7 | #13,122 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,482 |
| 2017 | 12 | #9,062 |
| 2016 | 20 | #6,293 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,807 |
| 2014 | 21 | #6,107 |
| 2013 | 30 | #4,704 |
| 2012 | 27 | #5,177 |
| 2011 | 23 | #5,841 |
| 2010 | 24 | #5,708 |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,205 |
| 2008 | 31 | #4,823 |
| 2007 | 27 | #5,309 |
| 2006 | 28 | #5,024 |
| 2005 | 23 | #5,521 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,579 |
| 2003 | 10 | #10,050 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,645 |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,647 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,531 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Keirah in 2025?
Keirah ranked #16,120 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Keirah?
419 babies have been named Keirah in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keirah most popular?
Keirah peaked in 2008, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Keirah a boy or girl name?
Keirah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Keirah rising or falling?
Keirah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.