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Keava

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Pronounced KEE-vuh /ˈkiː.və/Medium

Meaning: An English spelling of the Irish Aoibhe or Caoimhe — names built on aoibh, 'beauty; radiance,' and caomh, 'gentle; beloved.' Keeva and Keava render the sound for English readers, since the Irish spellings are famously opaque outside Ireland.Medium

In 30 seconds: An Irish beauty name: Keava renders Aoibhe/Caoimhe, 'beautiful; gentle' (said 'KEE-vuh'). Soft and lovely.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningAn English spelling of the Irish Aoibhe or Caoimhe — names built on aoibh, 'beauty; radiance,' and caomh, 'gentle; beloved.' Keeva and Keava render the sound for English readers, since the Irish spellings are famously opaque outside Ireland.
U.S. rank (2024)#14311
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 6

History & Origin

Keava spells out, for English readers, the sound of the Irish names Aoibhe and Caoimhe, from aoibh, 'beauty; radiance,' and caomh, 'gentle; beloved.' Both have been popular in Ireland for decades, and phonetic spellings like Keava and Keeva have travelled with the Irish diaspora (said 'KEE-vuh').

In the U.S. it appears rarely. Rare, Irish-rooted, and gently beautiful.

Did you know? Keava is an English-friendly spelling of Aoibhe and Caoimhe — Irish names meaning 'beauty; radiance' and 'gentle; beloved,' whose original spellings puzzle almost everyone outside Ireland.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Keava — English spelling of Irish Aoibhe/Caoimhe; 'beauty; gentle'

Variations

KeevaCaoimheAoibhe

Nicknames

KeaKikiVee

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If you like Keava…

Keeva— the more common English spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keava mean?

Keava spells the Irish Aoibhe/Caoimhe, from roots meaning 'beauty; radiance' and 'gentle; beloved.'

How do you pronounce Keava?

It's said KEE-vuh — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Keava a boy or girl name?

Keava is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Keava?

Keava is rare in the U.S., while Caoimhe is well used in Ireland.

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