Kiesha
Kiesha is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Cassia tree or cinnamon-like spice.
Origin and history
Kiesha is a modern American name variant that gained popularity in the late 20th century. It is derived from the name Keisha, which is likely related to the Hebrew name Keziah. The name experienced its highest U.S. usage during the 1970s and 1980s.
Popularity in the United States
2,621 babies in the United States have been named Kiesha since 1880. It ranks #3450 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (27.6 %)
- IL (11 %)
- CA (10.7 %)
- TX (8.5 %)
- NJ (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 | 91 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,003 |
| 1980-1990 | 851 |
| 1990-2000 | 540 |
| 2000-2010 | 131 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Kee, Key
Fun facts
- Kiesha is a modern spelling variant of Keisha, which stems from the biblical Hebrew name Keziah.
- The name saw its highest concentration of published U.S. birth registrations during the 1970s and 1980s.