Keva
Meaning of Keva
Keva, a feminine given name in the Anglo-American onomastic corpus, originates primarily as an anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic Caoimhe—stemming from the Old Irish term caem, signifying “gentle” or “precious”—and is realized in English with the phonetic structure /kiːvə/. Longitudinal analysis of data provided by the United States Social Security Administration indicates that Keva has occupied a relatively narrow popularity band, attaining its apex rank of 706 in 1974 before experiencing incremental declines to a rank of 945 by 2024, with annual occurrences remaining modest, typically between five and forty-five. This enduring but restrained usage trajectory underscores the name’s niche appeal, which can be attributed to its integration of Celtic linguistic heritage and contemporary phonological economy. As a result, Keva is frequently associated with an image of understated refinement and affectionate simplicity, attributes that render it particularly appealing to parents who seek a designation combining historical depth, sonic clarity, and concise two-syllable structure.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as KEE-vah (/kiːvə/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Keva
| Keva Bethel - |
