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Keevah

Girl name · 13 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Keevah: 13 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2018.

Keevah is a rare and modern name, likely a creative respelling of the Irish name Caoimhe (pronounced “KEE-va”). Caoimhe itself derives from the Gaelic word “caomh,” meaning beloved, gentle, or comely. As this spelling variant, Keevah shares its roots with the more familiar Scottish and Irish name Keavy. The most notable bearer is probably Keeva, a character in the acclaimed Irish animated film *Song of the Sea*, which brought the name’s gentle Gaelic spirit to a global audience. While there are no major geographical places linked directly to this specific spelling, the root “caomh” also appears in the name of County Cavan in Ireland, though that connection is indirect. Keevah offers a phonetic, accessible take on the classic Irish name, giving it a fresh, distinctive feel for modern parents.