Keke

Keke is a multicultural double-punch nickname, notably borne by actress Keke Palmer. Palmer was born Lauren Keyana, yet her nickname does not derive from her middle name — her older sister had an imaginary friend named Keke.

In the US, Keke is often used as a variation of Kiki or the Hawaiian version of Kate. In Finland, Keke — pronounced KAY-kay — is a nickname for Gertrud.

Pronounced KAY-kay.

As of October 2026, Keke ranked #14615 in US births in 1996 SSA, peaked at #9016 in 1973.