Kesha
Kesha is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Varies by origin; modern American usage or derived from roots meaning 'innocent' (Slavic) or 'unfettered time' (Sanskrit).
Origin and history
Kesha is a modern cross-cultural name with multiple potential origins, including a diminutive of Avakash in Hindi, a Russian hypocoristic for Innokenty or Ksenia, or a modern American creation. It gained widespread cultural recognition in the late 2000s through pop music. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate popularity in the late 20th century and remains a distinctive choice today.
Popularity in the United States
5,248 babies in the United States have been named Kesha since 1880. It ranks #2386 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2074.
States where it is most popular
- NY (10 %)
- IL (8.8 %)
- NC (8.3 %)
- CA (7.7 %)
- TX (7.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 276 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,668 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,456 |
| 1990-2000 | 615 |
| 2000-2010 | 125 |
| 2010-2019 | 81 |
| 2020-2029 | 27 |
Famous people named Kesha
- Kesha Sebert: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- The name saw a dramatic increase in public recognition in 2009 following the chart-topping success of American singer Kesha.
- While widely recognized as a modern American name, Kesha also functions as a diminutive name in Russian and Indian contexts.