Keitha as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Keitha

What is the meaning of the name Keitha ?

The baby name Keitha is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkiːθə/ (KEE-thə).

Keitha is English, Scottish in Origin.

Keitha (pronounced KEE-thə) is the feminine form of Keith, a Scottish surname turned given name derived from the lands of Keith in East Lothian. The place-name is thought to be of early Brittonic (P‑Celtic) origin and is commonly interpreted as “wood” or “forest,” though the exact etymology is debated. As such, Keitha carries connotations of woodland and rootedness while preserving the brisk, clipped sound of the parent name.

Used sporadically in Scotland by the late 19th century and in wider Anglophone countries through the mid‑20th century, Keitha remains rare today but familiar by association with Keith. Variants and related forms include Keytha and Keeta (altered spellings or diminutives), with Keith as the masculine counterpart; elaborations such as Keithia occasionally appear. Short forms such as Kei may be used informally. The name suits parents seeking a tailored, understated feminine twist on a traditional Scottish heritage name with nature-leaning meaning.