Keita
Every Keita since 1967 — 680 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keita
Keita is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,001 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1967, 680 American babies have been named Keita — about 72% boys and 28% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1981, when 49 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Keita stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keita year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 5 | #13,001 |
| 2024 | — | — | 7 | #10,419 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 5 | #13,366 |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 5 | #13,131 |
| 2019 | — | — | 12 | #6,993 |
| 2018 | — | — | 5 | #13,203 |
| 2017 | — | — | 16 | #5,667 |
| 2016 | — | — | 8 | #9,297 |
| 2015 | — | — | 16 | #5,629 |
| 2014 | — | — | 8 | #9,233 |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | 10 | #7,858 |
| 2011 | — | — | 13 | #6,427 |
| 2010 | — | — | 9 | #8,474 |
| 2009 | — | — | 11 | #7,478 |
| 2008 | — | — | 17 | #5,375 |
| 2007 | — | — | 10 | #7,897 |
| 2006 | — | — | 6 | #11,384 |
| 2005 | — | — | 6 | #10,819 |
| 2004 | — | — | 7 | #9,472 |
| 2003 | — | — | 8 | #8,253 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,801 | 9 | #7,357 |
| 2001 | — | — | 8 | #7,962 |
| 2000 | — | — | 5 | #11,335 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,128 | 15 | #4,170 |
| 1990 | — | — | 5 | #8,836 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,911 | 6 | #6,175 |
| 1980 | 11 | #6,094 | 15 | #3,029 |
| 1975 | 16 | #4,024 | 13 | #3,001 |
| 1970 | 10 | #5,219 | — | — |
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Famous people named Keita
- Keita Baldé Soccer player · b. 1995
- Keita Suzuki Soccer player · b. 1981
- Keita Endo Soccer player · b. 1997
- Keita Kanemoto Soccer player · b. 1977
- Keita Sugimoto Soccer player · b. 1982
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Keita in 2025?
Keita ranked #13,001 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Keita?
680 babies have been named Keita in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keita most popular?
Keita peaked in 1981, when 49 newborns received the name.
Is Keita a boy or girl name?
Keita is used for both: about 28% of babies named Keita have been girls and 72% boys.
Is the name Keita rising or falling?
Keita is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Keita?
Well-known people named Keita include Keita Baldé (soccer player), Keita Suzuki (soccer player), Keita Endo (soccer player).