Kyesha Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKY-sha / /ˈkaɪʃə/American; African American
Meaning
Derived from the name Kya; possibly a variation of Kyra.
Historical & Cultural Background
Kyesha is a modern name that emerged in the United States, particularly within African American communities. It reflects a trend of creating unique names by altering existing ones. The name has gained popularity since the late 20th century, often associated with individuality and cultural identity.
Trend Summary
Kyesha has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kya
- Kyaesha
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kyesha was first seen in the United States in 1971. Kyesha has ranked as high as #1182 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in New York, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Kyesha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kyesha (2002)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1980 | 18 |
| 1981 | 24 |
| 1982 | 17 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1984 | 24 |
| 1985 | 28 |
| 1986 | 26 |
| 1987 | 26 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 25 |
| 1990 | 29 |
| 1991 | 45 |
| 1992 | 34 |
| 1993 | 42 |
| 1994 | 24 |
| 1995 | 26 |
| 1996 | 39 |
| 1997 | 33 |
| 1998 | 33 |
| 1999 | 27 |
| 2000 | 23 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 10 |