Total births
329
Unisex name · since 1981
Keahi
Since 1981, U.S. Social Security records show 329 babies named Keahi, peaking in 2016. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6299
- among boys today
- 329
- born since 1981
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Keahi currently ranks #6299 among unisex names in America, with 329 babies recorded since 1981.
Keahi has 329 recorded births among boys since 1981, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #6299 as of the latest data, more common than 56% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 2025.
- #6299 among boys today
- 329 born since 1981
- 2010s peak decade
- 56% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Keahi is currently the #6299 unisex name in America, more common than 56% of boys - 329 born since 1981, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6299
- among boys today
- 329
- born since 1981
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Keahi vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6299
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 56% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Keahi was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
17 babies were named Keahi in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Keahi compares
329 48th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Keahi's all-time total is 10% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Keahi | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 329 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 17 | 23 | 22,252 |
Keahi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Keahi's full recorded timeline at 2011, 59% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 41% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1981, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2016 peak of 17 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Keahi at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#6,299
Active since
1981
Keahi popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Keahi popularity over time - girls
30 total births recorded since 1997 (Keahi as girls' name)
Keahi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Keahi's strongest decade.
134 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Keahi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 27
1990s
27 births
- 2000s
2000s
89 births
- 2010s
2010s
134 births
- 2020s
2020s
74 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 134 births (41% of all-time use).
Keahi by state
Where Keahi concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 142 | 43.2% |
| #2 | California | | 6 | 1.8% |
Hawaii share of Keahi's total US births 43.2%
Even split
142 of 329 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Keahi? ▼
Keahi has been given to 329 babies in the U.S. since 1981, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #6299 as of the latest data. 17 babies were born in 2016, its single highest year.
When was Keahi most popular? ▼
Keahi was most popular in the 2010s decade with 134 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Keahi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Keahi are Hawaii (142 births), California (6 births).
Is Keahi a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Keahi is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 329 births, and as a girl's name it has 30 births.
How long has the name Keahi been used? ▼
Records for Keahi go back to 1981, giving 45 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Keahi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Keaton, Keagan, Keanu, Keandre, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Keahi's data
- Keahi's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (134 total births) through the 2020s (74) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Hawaii records the most Keahis (142 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Hawaii names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Keahi
Nearby Names Like Keahi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Keahi
Keaton Boy
#845 22,087 births
Keagan Boy
#1627 8,784 births
Keanu Boy
#633 8,695 births
Keandre Boy
#3246 3,078 births
Keane Boy
#6538 1,486 births
Compare Keahi side by side: Keahi vs Keaton Keahi vs Keagan Keahi vs Keanu
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Keahi
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1981–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Keahi: #6299 Unisex Name - 329 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/keahi. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Keahi draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.