Keita
3 countries#12008 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Keita was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
680 births recorded 1967–2025 · currently #12008 · peaked in 1981 with 49 births
Most common in: California, Illinois, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
149 births recorded 2009–2021 · currently #3961 · peaked in 2012 with 24 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
149 births recorded 2009–2021 · peaked in 2012 with 24 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
23 births recorded 1989–2016 · peaked in 1998 with 4 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Keita’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #7831 | — |
| 2004 | #8927 | ↓1096 |
| 2005 | #10151 | ↓1224 |
| 2006 | #10662 | ↓511 |
| 2007 | #7590 | ↑3072 |
| 2008 | #5249 | ↑2341 |
| 2009 | #7236 | ↓1987 |
| 2010 | #8139 | ↓903 |
| 2011 | #6256 | ↑1883 |
| 2012 | #7559 | ↓1303 |
| 2014 | #8781 | ↓1222 |
| 2015 | #5507 | ↑3274 |
| 2016 | #8816 | ↓3309 |
| 2017 | #5526 | ↑3290 |
| 2018 | #12156 | ↓6630 |
| 2019 | #6777 | ↑5379 |
| 2020 | #12022 | ↓5245 |
| 2022 | #12330 | ↓308 |
| 2024 | #9894 | ↑2436 |
| 2025 | #12008 | ↓2114 |
Frequently asked questions about Keita
Is Keita a popular name?
Yes — Keita currently ranks #12008 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Keita more common for boys or girls?
Keita is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Keita most popular?
Keita peaked in 1981 in United States, with 49 recorded births that year.
Is Keita rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Keita’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3146 in 1971 to #12008 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Keita?
At least 852 babies have been recorded with the name Keita across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Keita popular in more than one country?
Yes — Keita appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.