Keshia: name meaning, origin & popularity
- Meaning
- “probably variant of Keisha”
- Origin
- American (modern coinage)
- Say it
- KEE-shuh · 2 syllables
- Used for
- Girls
Keshia is usually treated as a variant spelling of Keisha. Keisha is generally considered a modern American form, sometimes linked to names like Lakeisha or possibly influenced by Kizzy; its ultimate etymology is uncertain. The origin of this name is not settled among etymologists.
How popular is Keshia?
Babies named Keshia in 20240
Peak year1986
Total US babies since 18805,386
Keshia was not given to enough US babies in 2024 to appear in the records.
Names like Keshia
Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.
- Keishamodern coinage, possibly from Keesha or Lakeisha · American (modern coinage)
- Samanthauncertain; probably feminine form of Samuel · American (modern coinage)
- Raelynnmodern blend of Rae and Lynn · American (modern coinage)
- Nevaehheaven spelled backward · American (modern coinage)
- Ellianamodern blend of Ellie and Ana · American (modern coinage)
- Wrenleymodern blend using Wren and -ley · American (modern coinage)
- Oaklynnmodern blend of Oak and Lynn · American (modern coinage)
- Adalynnmodern blend of Ada and Lynn · American (modern coinage)
Keshia questions
What does the name Keshia mean?
Keshia means "probably variant of Keisha". It comes from American (modern coinage). Keshia is usually treated as a variant spelling of Keisha. Keisha is generally considered a modern American form, sometimes linked to names like Lakeisha or possibly influenced by Kizzy; its ultimate etymology is uncertain.
Is Keshia a boy or girl name?
Keshia is mainly a girl's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).
How popular is Keshia?
Keshia was given to fewer than 5 babies of either sex in 2024; its peak year was 1986.
How do you pronounce Keshia?
Keshia is usually pronounced KEE-shuh.
Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.