Kea
girl nameKea entered the US charts in 1964, peaked at #2859 in 1978, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1964–2025
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rank today
#2859
peak (1978)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #4965 |
| 1970s | #3681 |
| 1980s | #4698 |
| 1990s | #6968 |
| 2000s | #11058 |
| 2010s | #13159 |
| 2020s | #11231 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Kea are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kea alive today was born around 1984, making them about 41 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kea in 2025?
- Kea is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kea most popular?
- Kea peaked in 1978, reaching #2859 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kea with classmates?
- Kea will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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