The baby name Keavy is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KEE-vee (/ˈkiːvi/).
Keavy is Irish in Origin.
The baby name Keavy is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KEE-vee (/ˈkiːvi/).
Keavy is Irish in Origin.
Keavy is an Irish given name, an Anglicized spelling of the Gaelic Caoimhe (from Old Irish caomh, “gentle, kind, beautiful”). It is commonly pronounced KEE-vee, though KAY-vee is also heard. The meaning centers on “gentle,” “graceful,” and “precious.” The Gaelic form appears in medieval records, while the Keavy spelling rose much later alongside broader Anglicization and the Irish diaspora, gaining wider notice in the late 1990s with singer Keavy Lynch of B*Witched.
Variants and related forms include Caoimhe (standard Irish), Keeva and Kiva (phonetic Anglicizations), and Keva. Though sometimes confused with Kevin, that male name comes from Caoimhghín and is only distantly related through the shared root caomh. Keavy remains uncommon outside Ireland and the UK, appealing to parents seeking a modern-looking spelling that preserves Gaelic sound and a softly virtuous meaning.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2017 | #1 | — | 949 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| United States | Girls | 2018 | #920 | 6 | 9,057 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,000 | 2 | 16,906 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,069 | 4 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
Keavy is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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