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The baby name Keke is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KEH-keh (IPA: /ˈkɛkə/),KAY-kay (IPA: /ˈkeɪkeɪ/).

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: KEH-keh (IPA: /ˈkɛkə/),KAY-kay (IPA: /ˈkeɪkeɪ/)

What is the meaning of the name Keke ?

The baby name Keke is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KEH-keh (IPA: /ˈkɛkə/),KAY-kay (IPA: /ˈkeɪkeɪ/).

Keke is in Origin.

Keke is a multicultural diminutive that also functions as a standalone given name. In the English-speaking world it often shortens Ke‑ names like Keisha, Kendra, or Keyana, and it gained visibility in the late 20th century through American entertainer Keke Palmer. In Finland, Keke is the familiar nickname for Keijo, borne by Formula One champion Keke Rosberg. In Chinese use, Keke may render the given name 可可 (Kěkě), a reduplicated form conveying affection and read as “cocoa” or “lovable.”

Meaning varies by source: through Keisha it links to Aisha’s sense of “alive, living,” while Chinese 可可 suggests warmth and charm; as an independent modern choice, it carries a lively feel. Variants include Kéke/Keké (Francophone), KeKe, and KeeKee, with related pet forms like Kiki. Unisex, it skews feminine in the U.S. and masculine when short for Keijo.

Keke has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Keke

Keke Palmer Actor · Born 1993 · United States Keke Palmer is an American actor and singer, best known for her role in the film 'Akeelah and the Bee'. She has also starred in the TV series 'Scream Queens' and provided her voice for the animated film 'Ice Age: Continental Drift'.

Keke – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BI 0 #12 1 425
ET Boys 0 #27 1 678
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
ID 0 #38 2 2,238
GE 0 #42 3 997
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
IN 0 #71 1 2,963
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
CN 0 #84 3 3,857
JM 0 #90 4 3,714
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
GE Boys 0 #109 2 2,055
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
BW Girls 0 #147 5 4,216
RS Boys 0 #153 2 2,277
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
PR Boys 0 #178 1 2,508
SI Boys 0 #210 2 3,402
JM Girls 0 #211 49 7,507
AO Girls 0 #215 3 4,575
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
MO Boys 0 #232 3 5,842
TW Boys 0 #232 10 7,111
NA Girls 0 #236 2 7,146
GH 0 #246 3 5,396
AO Boys 0 #247 3 5,568
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
JP Girls 0 #250 2 6,592
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
NA Boys 0 #251 3 6,830
MO Girls 0 #261 3 7,056
NG 0 #266 7 5,926
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
TW Girls 0 #283 7 8,139
JM Boys 0 #292 2 6,876
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
KZ Boys 0 #295 2 6,578
JP Boys 0 #302 2 7,909
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
CN Boys 0 #323 9 9,639
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
CN Girls 0 #334 16 8,829
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
SD Girls 0 #356 3 7,678
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
BR 0 #359 2 5,969
GH Boys 0 #360 2 8,138
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
PT Boys 0 #380 2 7,951
Finland Boys 0 #390 38 2,041
ZA 0 #391 57 14,421
YE 0 #394 5 8,639
PH Boys 0 #406 3 11,440
EG 0 #409 4 6,387
UY Boys 0 #410 4 5,922
OM Girls 0 #422 3 15,987
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
SD Boys 0 #435 11 10,523
ZA Girls 0 #460 1,087 25,928
AR Boys 0 #479 5 7,628
IQ Girls 0 #495 10 11,303
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
LY 0 #516 20 12,703
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
RU Girls 0 #521 3 11,913
RU Boys 0 #524 3 12,621
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
PS Girls 0 #543 5 10,981
CM Girls 0 #552 9 11,671
HK Boys 0 #553 5 12,905
KW Girls 0 #555 7 19,177
PS Boys 0 #558 4 10,655
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
CM Boys 0 #569 7 12,054
SG Girls 0 #570 17 18,916
CR Girls 0 #571 3 11,342
BH 0 #585 3 17,937
AE Girls 0 #590 8 20,968
HK Girls 0 #593 23 16,104
IL Boys 0 #619 7 10,983
IL Girls 0 #641 5 11,648
IQ Boys 0 #645 23 13,071
CL Boys 0 #650 16 13,390
BR Boys 0 #674 78 12,213
Finland Boys 2026 #677 6 3,552
LB 0 #687 4 13,263
SG Boys 0 #688 10 17,960
ZA Boys 0 #696 555 25,619
SY 0 #717 12 11,684
NG Girls 0 #731 56 15,093
QA Boys 0 #741 3 18,093
KW Boys 0 #804 3 18,755
EG Boys 0 #833 54 15,035
NG Boys 0 #840 112 16,906
TN 0 #861 5 13,765
EG Girls 0 #864 96 14,742
BR Girls 0 #881 61 12,708
Spain Boys 0 #891 40 5,610
SA Girls 0 #904 32 25,931
CL Girls 0 #909 7 14,098
CO Boys 0 #911 10 15,656
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
PE Boys 0 #922 5 14,506
NL Boys 0 #932 20 5,873
Germany Boys 0 #933 20 5,697
NL Girls 0 #938 18 5,933
MY Girls 0 #960 35 24,821
MX Boys 0 #961 22 16,355
Spain Girls 0 #969 15 5,561
IN Boys 0 #1,035 5 16,750
TR 0 #1,085 127 19,440
DZ 0 #1,090 87 20,130
MY Boys 0 #1,090 22 25,439
MA 0 #1,111 18 20,986
AE Boys 0 #1,135 9 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,150 3 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,265 3 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,412 35 9,415
IT Boys 0 #1,445 27 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,580 35 28,008

Keke is popular in 74 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Keke

Keke is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Keke is a 2 syllable name, pronounced KEH-keh (IPA: /ˈkɛkə/),KAY-kay (IPA: /ˈkeɪkeɪ/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include KeKe, Kéké, Kekee, Kaykay and Kēkē.
Somewhat — Keke ranked #677 in Finland in 2026, placing it just outside the most common names.
Yes — 1 notable people named Keke are in our database, including Keke Palmer (Actor).