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Keisha Girl

Popularity: #881 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationKEY-sha / /ˈkiːʃə/

African American; English

Meaning

African American: favorite; English: derived from a diminutive of the name Keisha

Historical & Cultural Background

Keisha is a name that gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly within African American communities. It is often associated with a sense of cultural identity and pride. The name has roots in various cultures, reflecting a blend of influences. It is sometimes considered a modern variation of the name Aisha, which has Arabic origins.

Trend Summary

Keisha experienced a peak in popularity in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Kesha
  • Keysha

International Variants

Famous people named Keisha

Keisha Castle-Hughes is a New Zealand actress known for her role in the film 'Whale Rider'.

Keisha Lance Bottoms is an American politician who served as the mayor of Atlanta, Georgia.

Fictional characters named Keisha

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Keisha was first seen in the United States in 1961. Keisha has ranked as high as #424 nationally, which occurred in 1977, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Georgia, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Keisha has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Keisha (2024)

StateBirthsShare
FL 18
39%
MA 8
17%
IN 7
15%
NJ 7
15%
NY 6
13%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19616
19625
19637
196448
196590
196689
1967145
1968184
1969330
1970490
1971647
1972804
1973963
1974979
19751,015
19761,027
19771,050
1978984
1979938
1980883
1981720
1982666
1983582
1984519
1985666
1986733
1987751
1988651
1989710
1990657
1991590
1992458
1993396
1994359
1995333
1996360
1997259
1998200
1999169
2000136
2001133
2002125
200376
200495
200590
2006103
200776
200886
200951
201060
201173
201261
201370
201451
201559
201627
201737
201836
201944
202045
202149
202242
202370
202469