Is Keysha a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Keysha is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Keysha?

It’s currently ranked #916 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Keysha Girl

Popularity: #916 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationKEY-sha / /ˈkeɪʃə/

American; Arabic

Meaning

American: a variant of Keisha; Arabic: 'the greatest'

Historical & Cultural Background

Keysha is a modern name that emerged in the United States, often associated with African American culture. It is considered a variant of the name Keisha, which gained popularity in the late 20th century. The name has also been linked to Arabic origins, where it carries a positive connotation.

Trend Summary

Keysha saw a rise in popularity in the late 20th century but has since declined in usage.

Variants

Keisha
Kiesha

International Variants

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Famous people named Keysha

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Fictional characters named Keysha

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Sibling Suggestions

Keira Kyla Kiana Kira Kylie

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Keysha was first seen in the United States in 1965. Keysha has ranked as high as #998 nationally, which occurred in 1976, and has been most popular in New York, California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Keysha has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Keysha (2023)

Year:

State	Births	Share
NY	5	50%
TX	5	50%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1965	6
1966	6
1967	11
1968	17
1969	29
1970	47
1971	49
1972	77
1973	79
1974	85
1975	76
1976	92
1977	62
1978	70
1979	69
1980	68
1981	45
1982	36
1983	40
1984	28
1985	20
1986	25
1987	31
1988	31
1989	25
1990	29
1991	23
1992	22
1993	32
1994	34
1995	40
1996	26
1997	27
1998	14
1999	26
2000	17
2001	16
2002	20
2003	21
2004	16
2005	20
2006	35
2007	27
2008	27
2009	25
2010	24
2011	23
2012	19
2013	20
2014	14
2015	24
2016	20
2017	22
2018	21
2019	17
2020	22
2021	17
2022	15
2023	26
2024	34