Gender: Male
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Dark-skinned, Little Dark One, Swarthy, Fort
Pronunciation: K IY R
Popularity Rank: #43,314
The name Keir is of Irish origin and means Dark-skinned, Little Dark One, Swarthy, Fort. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Keir is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, and 28 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K IY R
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
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At NamesLook, the name Keir is recorded 730 times globally, ranking it as the 43,314th most common name worldwide.
Keir is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 510 occurrences, making it the 1,871th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Keir is found among 1 in every 1075 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #1,871 | 1 : 1,075 |
| United States of America | #15,309 | 1 : 15,731 |
| Canada | #10,443 | 1 : 13,324 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Keir from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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