US Popularity:11896
Origin:German
Other Origin(s):African
Meaning:Spear, pike, javelin; Strength, power, force; A long-awaited child
You may have a fashionista on your hands with baby Keke. This feminine moniker stems from the Old High German name Gertrud. It is made up of two terms, gaizaz, meaning “spear,” “pike,” and “javelin,” with þrūþiz, signifying “strength,” “power,” and “force.” A famous namesake for baby is Keke Palmer, whose name derives from Keyana, stemming from the Yorùbá term kayin, translating to “a long-awaited child.” The Hollywood star rose to fame when she starred in Nickelodeon’s True Jackson VP, but now has over 100 credits to her name. Keke is a powerful name for baby, whether they are who you’ve been longing for or you simply wish for them to grow with courage.

Keke Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
1996
#23317
in 1996
- 9583
from 1973
In comparison to the previous year's data
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