Keisha
Keisha: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkiːʃə/
Meaning and origin of Keisha
- A female given name originating as a coinage, of African American usage, possibly a variant of Kezia.
How popular is Keisha?
Since 1880, 22,293 girls and 44 boys in the U.S. have been named Keisha (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #233 in 1976. Its highest rank for boys was #3709 in 1974. In 2025, 63 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Keisha FAQ
What does the name Keisha mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage, of African American usage, possibly a variant of Kezia.
How popular is the name Keisha?
Since 1880, 22,293 girls and 44 boys in the U.S. have been named Keisha (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #233 in 1976. Its highest rank for boys was #3709 in 1974. In 2025, 63 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Keisha a boy or girl name?
Keisha is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 22,293 girls and 44 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.