Keith Jara

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Keith Jara — wood, forest
462K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Keith Jara 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 Jara: Jara is a Spanish surname, popular in various places in southern Spain, meaning rockrose or cistus. People with the surname Francisco Chaparro Jara (born 1942), Spanish footballer and manager Kurt Jara (born 1950), Austrian footballer Santi Jara (born 1991), Spanish footballer Claudio Jara (born 1959), Costa Rican footballer Francisco Jara (1941–2024), Mexican footballer Geovanny Jara (born 1967), Costa Rican footballer Guillermo Jara (born 1973), American football (soccer) player Ángel Jara (1936–2008), Paraguayan footballer Cristino Jara (born 1973), Paraguayan footballer Diego Jara (born 19. 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: Jara

Spanish

Jara is a Spanish surname, popular in various places in southern Spain, meaning rockrose or cistus. People with the surname Francisco Chaparro Jara (born 1942), Spanish footballer and manager Kurt Jara (born 1950), Austrian footballer Santi Jara (born 1991), Spanish footballer Claudio Jara (born 1959), Costa Rican footballer Francisco Jara (1941–2024), Mexican footballer Geovanny Jara (born 1967), Costa Rican footballer Guillermo Jara (born 1973), American football (soccer) player Ángel Jara (1936–2008), Paraguayan footballer Cristino Jara (born 1973), Paraguayan footballer Diego Jara (born 19.

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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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Numerology

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

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

22
Personality Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

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 Jara?
The surname Jara originates from Spanish. Jara is a Spanish surname, popular in various places in southern Spain, meaning rockrose or cistus. People with the surname Francisco Chaparro Jara (born 1942), Spanish footballer and manager Kurt Jara (born 1950), Austrian footballer Santi Jara (born 1991), Spanish footballer Claudio Jara (born 1959), Costa Rican footballer Francisco Jara (1941–2024), Mexican footballer Geovanny Jara (born 1967), Costa Rican footballer Guillermo Jara (born 1973), American football (soccer) player Ángel Jara (1936–2008), Paraguayan footballer Cristino Jara (born 1973), Paraguayan footballer Diego Jara (born 19.
What are the origins of the name Keith Jara?
The name Keith Jara combines two different traditions: the first name Keith has Celtic roots, while the surname Jara originates from Spanish.
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