Kehinde is a unique and distinctive given name of African origin, specifically from Nigeria. It is primarily used among those of Yoruba ethnicity, where it holds significant cultural importance. The name Kehinde is composed of two parts: "Ke" meaning "to have", and "hinde", which translates to "arrive or return". Therefore, the combined meaning of Kehinde is "the arrival has come". This name is typically given to a child who was born after an older twin. In Yoruba culture, twins are highly revered, and the name Kehinde signifies the welcoming of the second-born twin. It is a name rich in cultural heritage and tradition, reflecting the deep-seated beliefs and values of the Yoruba people.
The name Kehinde has seen fluctuations in popularity over the past four decades, with a total of 97 births recorded between 1980 and 2021. The most popular years for the name were 2006 with 8 births and 1994, 1997, 1998 with 6 births each. There was a noticeable gap in popularity from 1983 to 1987 and again from 2002 to 2004 before picking up again in the mid-2000s. The most recent data shows that Kehinde remains popular, with 5 births recorded in 2021.