Keshav
Keshav is a distinctive choice, ranked #1466 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Keshav in their class.
About the Name Keshav
Keshav is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 646 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1246 in 2005 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Keshav is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Keshav in their class.
⭐ Famous People Named Keshav
- Keshav Kumar — Keshava is an Indian cricketer.
- Payyavula Keshav — Payyavula Keshav is a member of the Legislative Assembly of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh representing the Uravakonda constituency of Anantapur.
- Keshav Maharaj — Keshav Athmanand Maharaj is a South African professional cricketer.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Keshav
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Keshav
Almost certainly the only Keshav in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
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