Kea
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Kea is a girl’s name of English origin, meaning “Of various origins, often linked to the Māori word for 'white', or a bird. Also a short form of other names.”, and peaked in popularity in 1978.
What Kea Means
“Of various origins, often linked to the Māori word for 'white', or a bird. Also a short form of other names.”
The Story of Kea
Imagine a name as pure and free as the white bird soaring over turquoise waters, a spirit that belongs to the wind.
Kea, often linked to the Māori word for 'white,' evokes a sense of purity and natural beauty. It also carries associations with a specific bird, a symbol of the wild and untamed. While its English recording begins in the mid-20th century, its essence feels ancient, echoing across Polynesian islands.
When you first speak 'Kea' aloud, it feels like a breath of fresh air, a whispered secret from a sun-drenched shore. It's a name for your daughter that conjures images of unburdened joy, a spirit that dances with independence. You will hear it and think of her, bright and free, wherever she may roam.
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Peak Year
#28 in 1978
Total Births
653
First Recorded
1964
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