Keita is a unisex given name of African origin, particularly common among the Malinke people of West Africa. It is derived from the name Kaira-Ma, which means "may you have joy." The name Keita has been used by notable historical figures and celebrities, including Keita Bates-Diop, an American professional basketball player, and Keita Takanashi, a Japanese musician and rapper known for his work in the visual kei music genre.
The name Keita experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a peak of 33 births in 1981 and a low of 5 births recorded in several years including 1976, 1984, 2000, and 2022. The total number of births registered as Keita from 1971 to 2022 is 479.