Keng is a unisex given name of Chinese origin, meaning "birth" or "life". It consists of one syllable and has a strong, distinct sound. The name Keng is associated with the Chinese character 傛, which represents birth or life. This name is relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries but may be more prevalent in Chinese communities around the world. There are no specific cultural traditions or customs related to the name Keng outside of its Chinese origins.
Over the span of nearly four decades (1979-2023), a total of 504 babies named Keng were born, with notable peaks in popularity during the late 1980s and early 1990s.