Holding steady.
Popularity of Kadesha since 1975
Babies named Kadesha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 41 |
| 1990s | 342 |
| 2000s | 14 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kadesha emerged in U.S. birth records in 1975, a period when creatively respelled names ending in -esha were gaining popularity. The name reached its highest point of use in 1994, according to Social Security data. After that peak, usage declined and has since remained stable, with the trajectory indicating no significant resurgence. Kadesha is used almost entirely for girls and does not cluster in any particular state, reflecting its use as a national but relatively uncommon name. As a modern coinage without a clear etymology, Kadesha reflects a trend of phonetic invention common in the late 20th century.
Kadesha first appeared in U.S. records in the 1970s, likely as a creative respelling or elaboration of names like Keisha or Kadisha. Its peak usage came in the 1990s, a period when invented names with the trendy suffix -esha (from Aisha or Keisha) were fashionable. No clear etymological root in any known language has been established.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kady, Kade, Kesh
Sibling names for Kadesha
Names that share Kadesha's style, for a brother or sister.
