Akeisha Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-KEE-sha / əˈkiːʃəAfrican American; English
Meaning
African American: a variation of Akeisha; English: derived from the name Keisha
Historical & Cultural Background
Akeisha is a modern name that emerged within African American communities. It is often seen as a variation of the name Keisha, which has roots in Swahili. The name reflects a trend of creating unique names by modifying existing ones. Names like Akeisha are part of a broader cultural movement that values individuality and creativity in naming.
Trend Summary
Akeisha has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly during the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Akeisha
- Akisha
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Akeisha was first seen in the United States in 1973. Akeisha has ranked as high as #1079 nationally, which occurred in 1977, and has been most popular in Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Akeisha has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Akeisha (1979)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 16 |
| 1977 | 21 |
| 1978 | 16 |
| 1979 | 17 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 6 |