Keza

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Pronounced KEH-zah /ˈkɛ.zə/Medium

Meaning: Keza is a short name most often linked to Kinyarwanda, where keza can carry the sense of 'precious; good; beautiful'; it also reads as a modern coinage in English-speaking settings. The routes are uncertain, which we note gently.Low

In 30 seconds: A short, warm name: Keza is often read as Rwandan for 'precious' (said 'KEH-zah'). Routes uncertain, which we note gently.

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Origin LowRwandan, American

MeaningKeza is a short name most often linked to Kinyarwanda, where keza can carry the sense of 'precious; good; beautiful'; it also reads as a modern coinage in English-speaking settings. The routes are uncertain, which we note gently.

U.S. rank (2024)#12766 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 59

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Keza is a short name most at home in Rwanda, where Kinyarwanda gives it the warm sense of 'precious; good.' In English-speaking settings it also reads as a crisp modern coinage. The routes are uncertain, which we note gently (said 'KEH-zah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., most meaningfully in Rwandan families. Rare, short, and warm.

Did you know? Keza is a compact name tied to Kinyarwanda, where it can carry the sense of 'precious; good; beautiful,' and it also reads as a clean modern coinage elsewhere. The routes are uncertain, which we note gently (said 'KEH-zah').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Keza — Kinyarwanda 'precious' or coinage; routes uncertain

Variations

KesaKezahKeeza

Nicknames

KezZaza

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keza mean?

Keza is often read as Kinyarwanda for 'precious; good; beautiful,' or as a modern coinage. The routes are uncertain, which we note gently.

How do you pronounce Keza?

It's said KEH-zah /ˈkɛ.zə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Keza a boy or girl name?

Keza is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Keza?

Keza is a rare, short name in the U.S., more familiar in Rwandan communities.