Kiesha Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKEE-sha / /ˈkiːʃə/American; African
Meaning
American: 'favorite'; African: 'precious'
Historical & Cultural Background
Kiesha is often considered a modern American name, with roots in African American culture. It is sometimes viewed as a variant of the name Keisha, which gained popularity in the late 20th century. The name reflects a trend of creating unique spellings for traditional names, particularly within African American communities. It has been used in various forms across different cultures.
Trend Summary
Kiesha has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly peaking in the 1980s and 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Keisha
- Kieshia
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kiesha was first seen in the United States in 1965. Kiesha has ranked as high as #1002 nationally, which occurred in 1979, and has been most popular in New York, Illinois, California, Texas, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Kiesha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kiesha (1995)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 16 |
| 1966 | 13 |
| 1967 | 17 |
| 1968 | 20 |
| 1969 | 25 |
| 1970 | 67 |
| 1971 | 72 |
| 1972 | 96 |
| 1973 | 75 |
| 1974 | 107 |
| 1975 | 106 |
| 1976 | 119 |
| 1977 | 115 |
| 1978 | 122 |
| 1979 | 124 |
| 1980 | 94 |
| 1981 | 98 |
| 1982 | 77 |
| 1983 | 78 |
| 1984 | 82 |
| 1985 | 85 |
| 1986 | 74 |
| 1987 | 93 |
| 1988 | 79 |
| 1989 | 91 |
| 1990 | 90 |
| 1991 | 99 |
| 1992 | 66 |
| 1993 | 44 |
| 1994 | 62 |
| 1995 | 55 |
| 1996 | 46 |
| 1997 | 28 |
| 1998 | 22 |
| 1999 | 28 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 23 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 5 |