Kisha
Kisha is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Favorite or shortcut form derived from Keisha/Lakeisha.
Origin and history
Kisha is a modern American name that rose to popularity in the late 20th century, likely developed as a variant of Lakeisha or Keisha. It peaked in usage in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s. Today, it remains a rare choice for newborn girls.
Popularity in the United States
6,652 babies in the United States have been named Kisha since 1880. It ranks #2071 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2076.
States where it is most popular
- NY (19.4 %)
- CA (8.7 %)
- NC (6.6 %)
- NJ (6.3 %)
- TX (5.8 %)
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 | 400 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,811 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,800 |
| 1990-2000 | 438 |
| 2000-2010 | 137 |
| 2010-2019 | 41 |
| 2020-2029 | 25 |
Famous people named Kisha
- Kisha Ford: Basketball player
Fun facts
- Kisha saw its highest U.S. birth registration numbers during the mid-to-late 1970s.