Holding steady.
Popularity of Chekesha since 1972
Babies named Chekesha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 138 |
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chekesha is a modern American name that first appeared in the Social Security data in 1972, during a period when many new phonetic combinations entered the naming pool. The name reached its peak usage in 1974, but has never ranked within the top 1,000 names. Its trajectory in recent years has been stable, with very few registrations. The name's origins remain uncertain, and it is best understood as a creative coinage possibly influenced by the popular Keisha cluster of names. Parents choosing Chekesha today are selecting a distinctive name that has never been common, carrying a sense of individuality and 1970s cultural resonance.
Chekesha first appears in the United States in the early 1970s. It is likely a modern invented name, possibly influenced by the name Keisha or by similar-sounding African American coinages. No clear derivation from any established language has been identified.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cheke, Kesha
Variants: Shakesha, Chekeshia
Sibling names for Chekesha
Names that share Chekesha's style, for a brother or sister.
