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Keyleth

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAY-leth /ˈkeɪ.lɛθ/High

Meaning: A modern coined name, popularized by the character Keyleth in Critical Role; no traditional meaning; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern coinage: Keyleth is a coined character-name. Lyrical, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys).
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningA modern coined name, popularized by the character Keyleth in Critical Role; no traditional meaning; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#6311 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 28

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420202024

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

Keyleth is a modern coined name, popularized by the half-elf druid Keyleth in the series Critical Role (we note the pop-culture origin). It has no traditional meaning (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, modern name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; nickname Key).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-modern-coinage, and lyrical.

Did you know? Keyleth is a modern coined name, popularized by the druid character Keyleth in Critical Role — lyrical and modern, used for both sexes (here for boys; we note the pop-culture origin; said 'KAY-leth').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Keyleth — pop-culture coinage

Variations

KeylithKayleth

Nicknames

Key

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If you like Keyleth…

Kaleth— a sound-neighbor -leth boys' name
Gareth— a fellow -eth boys' name
Elliott— a companion fantasy-flavored boys' name
Yareth— echoes that soft -th sound
Kayson— a similarly popular pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keyleth mean?

Keyleth is a modern coined name (a Critical Role character); it has no traditional meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Keyleth?

It's said KAY-leth /ˈkeɪ.lɛθ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Keyleth a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Keyleth?

Keyleth is a very rare name in the U.S.

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