Keturah
Girl nameKeturah has been given to 3,541 babies in the U.S. since 1890. It peaked in 1992. In 2025, about 1 in 57,402 girls was named Keturah.
Meaning & origin /kɪˈtʊər.ə/
From Hebrew קְטוּרָה (Qəṭūrā, “Keturah”).
Origin: Hebrew
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
3,541
Peak year
1992 (96 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1890
10-year trend
▼ -36%
Gender split
All girls
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Keturah.
Sibling name ideas for Keturah
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FAQ
How popular is the name Keturah?
Keturah has been given to 3,541 babies in the U.S. since 1890. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Keturah peak?
Keturah peaked in 1992, when 96 babies were given the name.
Is Keturah a girl or boy name?
Keturah is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Keturah are girls).
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