Keya
Every Keya since 1967 — 1,911 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keya
Keya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,689 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1967, 1,911 American babies have been named Keya. Its peak came in 1972, when 78 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Keya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,689 |
| 2024 | 16 | #7,088 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,548 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,357 |
| 2021 | 22 | #5,660 |
| 2020 | 20 | #5,976 |
| 2019 | 28 | #4,841 |
| 2018 | 34 | #4,199 |
| 2017 | 34 | #4,264 |
| 2016 | 33 | #4,391 |
| 2015 | 41 | #3,735 |
| 2014 | 42 | #3,692 |
| 2013 | 50 | #3,238 |
| 2012 | 42 | #3,756 |
| 2011 | 44 | #3,578 |
| 2010 | 50 | #3,282 |
| 2009 | 43 | #3,712 |
| 2008 | 41 | #3,896 |
| 2007 | 45 | #3,631 |
| 2006 | 40 | #3,825 |
| 2005 | 37 | #3,913 |
| 2004 | 42 | #3,535 |
| 2003 | 37 | #3,771 |
| 2002 | 28 | #4,446 |
| 2001 | 27 | #4,513 |
| 2000 | 19 | #5,821 |
| 1995 | 25 | #4,151 |
| 1990 | 30 | #3,572 |
| 1985 | 16 | #4,736 |
| 1980 | 61 | #1,793 |
| 1975 | 54 | #1,743 |
| 1970 | 15 | #3,949 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Keya in 2025?
Keya ranked #7,689 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Keya?
1,911 babies have been named Keya in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keya most popular?
Keya peaked in 1972, when 78 newborns received the name.
Is Keya a boy or girl name?
Keya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Keya rising or falling?
Keya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.