Keb
Gender-neutral name · African · Egyptian
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #10,556 in 2001
0 babies were named Keb in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2001–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Keb you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryKeb first shows up in US birth records in 2001, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2001, when it reached #10,556.
About the name Keb
Keb is a gender-neutral name of African and Egyptian origin. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with K and ending in “-keb”. US birth records list Keb for boys only in 2001, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 2001, when it ranked #10,556 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2001, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:African namesEgyptian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.6 | 384,615 boys |
More African names
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Girl name: Aisha · alive
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
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- Girl name: Zahra · radiant, bright
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Keb
What is the origin of the name Keb?
Keb has African, Egyptian roots in our records. Other African names include Layla, Aisha, Cairo.
Is Keb a boy or girl name?
Both. Keb is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Keb?
Keb is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2001. It peaked at #10,556 in 2001.