Keisha

Keisha is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 69 girls in the United States.

Keisha at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Keisha

Keisha belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Keisha first appears in Social Security records in 1961. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #233 in 1976, and in 2024 69 babies received the name — 22,227 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Keisha in US records

First recorded (US)
1961
Best US rank
#233 in 1976
Peak year
1977
Babies named Keisha in 2024
69
Total since 1880
22,227

Keisha in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#359 in 2006
Babies named Keisha in 2025
3
Total since 1996
1,242

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Keisha mean?

The meaning of Keisha is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Keisha a boy or girl name?

Keisha is a girl name. In 2024, 69 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Keisha?

Keisha comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Keisha?

Keisha first appears in US records in 1961. Its best-ever ranking was #233 in 1976, and 69 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].