Holding steady.
Popularity of Akeisha since 1973
Babies named Akeisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 83 |
| 1980s | 102 |
| 1990s | 61 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Akeisha emerged in the United States during the 1970s, a decade marked by a surge in creative and phonetically distinctive names. First recorded in 1973, the name saw its highest usage in 1977, reflecting the era's embrace of unique formations. While never reaching the top 1,000, it exemplifies a trend of names blending the popular 'Keisha' sound with a softer initial syllable. The trajectory has been stable since then, with sporadic modern use. Akeisha remains a distinctly American coinage, rooted in the cultural and naming trends of its time rather than a long historical lineage.
Akeisha first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1973, during a period when creative spellings and newly coined names gained popularity. It likely draws from the phonetic appeal of names like Keisha and Aisha, the latter of Arabic origin meaning 'alive' or 'she who lives.' The name peaked in 1977 and remains in occasional use, primarily as a feminine given name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Keisha, Aki, Kiki
Sibling names for Akeisha
Names that share Akeisha's style, for a brother or sister.
