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Keagan

♀ Girl

Pronounced KEE-gən /ˈki.ɡən/High

Meaning: -ea- spelling of Keegan — Irish Mac Aodhagáin, from Aodh, 'fire' — 'little fiery one'Medium

In 30 seconds: A little spark of fire: Keagan spells Keegan — Irish 'descendant of the fiery one'. Spirited, Celtic, and bright for a daughter.
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Origin MediumIrish
Meaning-ea- spelling of Keegan — Irish Mac Aodhagáin, from Aodh, 'fire' — 'little fiery one'
U.S. rank (2025)#4703 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births29 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,757

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Keagan is an -ea- spelling of Keegan — from Irish Mac Aodhagáin, 'son of little Aodh' (the fire-god), 'little fiery one'. The styling joins the unisex surname-name trend, here for girls.

It registers thinly for girls. Rare, little-fire at the root, and spirited.

Did you know? Keegan traces to the Irish fire-god Aodh — the same root behind Aidan and Egan — making it a name full of warmth and energy.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Keegan — root etymology

Variations

KeeganKeganKeagen

Nicknames

Kea

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If you like Keagan…

Keegan— the standard spelling
Reagan— a rhyming unisex name
Teagan— a companion Celtic surname-name
Regan— shares the -an ending
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keagan mean?

Keagan spells Keegan, Irish for 'descendant of the fiery one' — 'little fire'.

How do you pronounce Keagan?

It's said KEE-gən /ˈki.ɡən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Keagan a boy or girl name?

Keagan is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Keagan?

Keagan is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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