Keica
A feminine name of Belarusian origin, meaning "victorious crown" or "crown of victory".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Keica. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Keica today is around 58 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keica births was 1965 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keica. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Keica. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1965
8 babies that year
Average age
58
years old
1974 SSA rank
#9,391
Tracked since 1965
Popularity
Keica: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Keica from the 1960s through to the 1970s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 8 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1960s peak, Keica remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Keica by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Keica during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Keica
The name Keica has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization of Italy. Derived from the Etruscan word "keikae", meaning "eternal light", this name was initially used to refer to the radiant glow of the stars in the night sky. The Etruscans, who flourished between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC, were known for their advanced astronomical knowledge and their reverence for celestial bodies.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Keica can be found in the Etruscan Brontoscopic Calendar, an ancient text that detailed the interpretation of lightning strikes and their celestial significance. This suggests that the name was closely tied to the Etruscan belief system and their understanding of the cosmos.
During the Roman era, the name Keica was adopted by a few prominent individuals. One such figure was Keica Aemilius, a renowned philosopher and astrologer who lived in the 1st century AD. His writings on the movements of the stars and their influence on human affairs were widely studied in the ancient world.
In the 5th century, the name gained further recognition with the birth of Saint Keica of Gaul. A devout Christian and scholar, she was known for her unwavering faith and her dedication to spreading the teachings of the Church. Her life and works were celebrated in numerous hagiographies, contributing to the enduring popularity of the name.
Another notable figure bearing the name Keica was the 12th-century Italian poet and troubadour, Keica da Pistoia. Her lyrical compositions, often centered on themes of love and nature, were highly influential in the development of early Italian literature.
During the Renaissance period, the name Keica was associated with the arts and sciences. One prominent individual was Keica Galilei, the sister of the famous astronomer Galileo Galilei. A talented artist and musician, she was celebrated for her contributions to the cultural renaissance of the time.
Throughout history, the name Keica has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, each leaving their mark on the world in their own unique way. From the ancient Etruscans to modern times, the name has endured, serving as a reminder of the enduring human fascination with the celestial realm and the eternal pursuit of knowledge and enlightenment.
People
Keica + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Keica as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Keica: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keica?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keica going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Keica a common name?
We classify Keica as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Keica most popular?
The single biggest year for Keica was 1965, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keica is about 58 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Keica a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Keica in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.