Keshia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Keshia is an African American name derived from the Swahili Akeisha, meaning 'favorite' or 'precious'. It evolved from the name Keisha and gained popularity in the late 20th century in the United States. The name is associated with strength and individuality, though it does not have biblical relevance.
The name Keshia is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Keshia has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Keshia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15579th out of 16616 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 10161st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1189th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 834th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9427th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Keshia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Keshia"
Pronunciation
/ˈkiːʃə/
Origin
African American
Etymology
Keshia is often considered a modern variant of the name Keisha, which is derived from the Swahili name Akeisha, meaning 'favorite' or 'precious'.
Meaning
favorite, precious
Language Evolution
Keisha, Akeisha
Historical Usage
Keshia gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly in the 1970s and 1980s, as part of a trend of unique and culturally significant names.
Variants & Derivatives
Keisha, Keshia, Kesha
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Keshia is viewed as a distinctive and culturally rich name, often associated with strength and individuality.
Famous People
Keshia Knight Pulliam, Keshia Chante
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Keshia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Keshia"
"Keshia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 15579th of 16616 | 6 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 10161st of 12526 | 14 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1189th of 19264 | 1,569 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 834th of 27321 | 3,624 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 9427th of 35406 | 173 |
Regional Popularity of "Keshia" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Keshia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
44.77% 1315th/2937 |
31.18% 1086th/3483 |
22.85% 804th/3518 |
52.60% 2127th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
20.22% 745th/3685 |
20.58% 921st/4475 |
12.53% 651st/5194 |
20.18% 1275th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Keshia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Keshia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.