The baby name Keeva is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KEE-va (IPA: /ˈkiːvə/).
Keeva is Irish in Origin.
The baby name Keeva is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KEE-va (IPA: /ˈkiːvə/).
Keeva is Irish in Origin.
Keeva is an anglicized spelling of the Irish Gaelic feminine name Caoimhe (approx. KEE-va or KWEE-va), derived from Old Irish cáem/Modern Irish caomh, meaning “gentle, beautiful, precious, kind.” The name has been borne in Ireland since medieval times and shares its root with the masculine Caoimhín (Anglicized as Kevin). While Caoimhe remained distinctly Gaelic in written form, the accessible Keeva spelling rose with the late‑20th‑century revival of Irish names and gained traction in the Irish diaspora.
Variants and related forms include Caoimhe (standard Irish), Keeva, Kiva, Keva, and the rarer Queeva; diminutives such as Keev also appear. In English‑speaking countries outside Ireland, Keeva is favored for phonetic clarity, while Caoimhe remains common at home. Note that Kiva can also be a separate masculine name linked to Hebrew Akiva. Overall, Keeva conveys a blend of gentleness and classic Irish heritage.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2025 | #1 | — | 874 |
| AF | 0 | #76 | 1 | 1,883 | |
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #153 | 1 | 3,773 |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #281 | 5 | 2,795 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #896 | 21 | 8,487 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
Keeva is popular in 14 countries — most recent births per country:
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