How Many People Are Named Keita?

Complete statistics for the name Keita: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Keita
Very Rare
Japanese

Keita means 'ruler' in Japanese and it's very rare, with only 646 people named Keita living in the US today, making up just 1 in 510,665 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1981 with 49 births.

~2,655
Living in US
1 in 124,840
Americans
1981
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Ruler
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Confident Determined
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders who inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

24,317
Worldwide Bearers
#32,699
Global Rank
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
9,579
🇯🇵 Japan
9,267
🇺🇸 United States
840
🇨🇩 DR Congo
787
🇲🇱 Mali
773
🇱🇧 Lebanon
621
🇸🇳 Senegal
293
🇬🇭 Ghana
281
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
258
🇹🇭 Thailand
229

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
466 (72%)
♀ Female
180 (28%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 36
229
Would be under 30 (34%)
446
Would be 30–60 (66%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 675 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1981

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
41
Modern Appeal
79
International
98

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Keita Through the Generations

Keita has seen steady usage since its peak in 1981, with no significant decline or rise in recent years. Today, most people named Keita are between 30 and 60 years old, indicating that it's a relatively modern choice for parents. With 229 under 30 and none over 60, it's clear that Keita remains popular among younger generations, suggesting it could continue to be used for decades to come.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 20
Illinois 6
Pennsylvania 5

⭐ Famous People Named Keita

Keita is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include:Keita Amemiya, Japanese anime director Keita Asama, Japanese baseball player Keita Endo , Japanese footballer Keita Gotō (1882–1959), Japanese industrialist Keita Hidaka , Japanese footballer Keita Inoue, Japanese shogi player Keita Isozaki, Japanese footballer Keita Kadokura , Japanese shogi player Keita Kushimaumi, Japanese sumo wrestler and coach Keita Machida , Japanese actor Keita Masuda, Japanese badminton player Keita Nakamura , Japanese mixed martial artist Keita Nakamura (footballer) , Japanese footballer K…

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✨ Similar Names to Keita

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Keita's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Keita

How Many People Have the Name Keita?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,655 people in the United States currently share the name Keita. That works out to roughly 1 in every 124,840 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Keita a Common or Rare Name?

Keita is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Keita Mean?

Keita means "ruler" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Keita in SSA data, approximately 72% are male and 28% are female.

When Was Keita Most Popular?

The name Keita reached peak popularity in 1981, with 49 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Keita?

Approximately 2,655 people named Keita live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,655. That works out to roughly 1 in 124,840 Americans.

Is Keita a rare name?

Keita is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 124,840 Americans has this name.

What does the name Keita mean?

Keita means "ruler" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Keita more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 72% of people named Keita are male and 28% are female.

When was Keita most popular?

Keita peaked in 1981 with 49 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,655
All-Time Births2,655
1 in X1 in 124,840
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age36
Peak Year1981
World Rank#32,699
Male %72%
Female %28%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.