Keith Camara

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Keith Camara — wood, forest
462K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Keith Camara is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Keith is a masculine given name of Celtic origin. Keith is a masculine given name of Gaelic origin. It means "wood" or "from the battleground" and shares the same derivation as Clan Keith. The surname derives from a toponym, Keith Marischal in East Lothian, possibly containing the Brittonic element *cet "woods, forest." Keith was the 298th most common name given to newborn boys in the United States in 2007. The surname Camara: Babacar Camara (born 1981), Senegalese basketball player Gora Camara (born 2001), Senegalese basketball player Ousmane Camara (born 1989), French basketball player Toumani Camara (born 2000), Belgian basketball player Abdoulaye Camara, multiple people Aboubacar M'Baye Camara (born 1985), Guinean footballer Fredson Camara Pereira (born 1981), Brazilian footballer Hassoun Camara (born 1986), French footballer Henri Camara (born 1977), Senegalese footballer Ibrahima Sory Camara (born 1985), Guinean footballer Kader Camara (born 1982), Guinean footballer Kémoko Camara (born 1975), Guinean football. Keith is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 462K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Keith reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Keith

Meaning: wood, forest

Celtic

Keith is a masculine given name of Gaelic origin. It means "wood" or "from the battleground" and shares the same derivation as Clan Keith. The surname derives from a toponym, Keith Marischal in East Lothian, possibly containing the Brittonic element *cet "woods, forest." Keith was the 298th most common name given to newborn boys in the United States in 2007.

Surname: Camara

French

Babacar Camara (born 1981), Senegalese basketball player Gora Camara (born 2001), Senegalese basketball player Ousmane Camara (born 1989), French basketball player Toumani Camara (born 2000), Belgian basketball player Abdoulaye Camara, multiple people Aboubacar M'Baye Camara (born 1985), Guinean footballer Fredson Camara Pereira (born 1981), Brazilian footballer Hassoun Camara (born 1986), French footballer Henri Camara (born 1977), Senegalese footballer Ibrahima Sory Camara (born 1985), Guinean footballer Kader Camara (born 1982), Guinean footballer Kémoko Camara (born 1975), Guinean football.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Keith is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Keith by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Keith Camara

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Keith Camara:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Keith?
The first name Keith originates from Celtic. Keith is a masculine given name of Gaelic origin. It means "wood" or "from the battleground" and shares the same derivation as Clan Keith. The surname derives from a toponym, Keith Marischal in East Lothian, possibly containing the Brittonic element *cet "woods, forest." Keith was the 298th most common name given to newborn boys in the United States in 2007.
When was Keith most popular?
The name Keith reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Camara?
The surname Camara originates from French. Babacar Camara (born 1981), Senegalese basketball player Gora Camara (born 2001), Senegalese basketball player Ousmane Camara (born 1989), French basketball player Toumani Camara (born 2000), Belgian basketball player Abdoulaye Camara, multiple people Aboubacar M'Baye Camara (born 1985), Guinean footballer Fredson Camara Pereira (born 1981), Brazilian footballer Hassoun Camara (born 1986), French footballer Henri Camara (born 1977), Senegalese footballer Ibrahima Sory Camara (born 1985), Guinean footballer Kader Camara (born 1982), Guinean footballer Kémoko Camara (born 1975), Guinean football.
What are the origins of the name Keith Camara?
The name Keith Camara combines two different traditions: the first name Keith has Celtic roots, while the surname Camara originates from French.
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