Keka as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Keka

What is the meaning of the name Keka ?

The baby name Keka is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KEH-kah (IPA: /ˈkɛkə/),KAY-kah (IPA: /ˈkeɪkə/) — less common.

Keka is Hawaiian in Origin.

Keka is a feminine name rooted in South Asia, from Sanskrit kekā, meaning “the peacock’s cry.” The term appears in classical Sanskrit poetry as a vivid onomatopoeic image, and the name came into modern given-name use in Bengali and Hindi contexts during the 20th century. By association with India’s national bird, it evokes beauty, rain-bringing monsoon joy, and festive song. Common transliterations include Kekā and Kekaa; related thematic names include Mayuri and Morni (“peahen”).

Beyond the Indian sphere, Keka also functions in Spanish-speaking countries as a familiar nickname (hipocorístico), especially for Enriqueta or Rebeca, which gives it parallel life as a casual or affectionate form rather than a formal given name. Variants and cognates to note: Enriqueta/Rebeca (Spanish), and, thematically, Mayur/Mayuri. Not to be confused with Hawaiian Keaka (a separate name related to “Jack/John”).