Ocean or sea; pure
Keia is a rare name with multiple potential roots. In a Hawaiian context, it is often associated with the sea or 'this one,' while in other traditions it is sometimes viewed as a modern variant of names like Kaia or Katherine, implying purity.
Less common today
Keia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,391 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
