Kepa
Gender-neutral name · Latin · Spanish
Kepa is a Latin and Spanish gender-neutral name. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. It draws on the natural world. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. It suits a boy or a girl equally well.
Did you know?
- GenerationKepa is having its moment right now. Most Kepas are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- HistoryKepa first shows up in US birth records in 2014, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million boys, 2014–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Kepa
Kepa is a gender-neutral name of Latin and Spanish origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name. It works for a boy or a girl, which suits parents who'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
Origin:Latin namesSpanish names
More Latin names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
Questions about the name Kepa
What is the origin of the name Kepa?
Kepa is Latin and Spanish in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Kepa turns up in more than one tradition. Other Latin names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Oliver (“olive tree”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Theodore (“gift of God”).
Is Kepa a boy or girl name?
Both. Kepa is a true gender-neutral name used for boys and girls. That balance makes it a good pick if you'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
How popular is the name Kepa?
Kepa is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2021. It peaked at #9,714 in 2021, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What should I know before naming my baby Kepa?
Kepa is a Latin and Spanish gender-neutral name. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. It draws on the natural world. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. It suits a boy or a girl equally well. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.