Kea is a distinctive and captivating given name of Hawaiian origin, meaning 'the fragrance of tropical flowers'. It is pronounced /keɪ.ə/. This unique moniker lends itself well to individuals who stand out from the crowd due to its rarity in many parts of the world. It has gained some popularity in recent years, particularly among parents seeking distinctive and meaningful names for their children.
The name Kea experienced its most popular years between 1970 and 1984, with consistently high numbers of births annually. The peak was reached in 1977 with 23 births, followed by 28 births in 1978. However, from the mid-1980s onwards, the popularity of the name significantly declined, with fewer than 20 births per year until 2006. Since then, the name has seen a slight resurgence, but still remains relatively uncommon, with only 5 to 13 births annually up until 2022. In total, there have been 653 babies named Kea since 1964.