Holding steady.
Popularity of Karesha since 1979
Babies named Karesha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 54 |
| 1990s | 53 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Karesha is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1979. Its peak year was 1991, but it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. The name is typical of the creative coinages that emerged in African American communities during the late 20th century, often using phonetic elements like the -esha suffix. Its trajectory has been stable with very low usage, and it is not associated with any particular state. The name's meaning is uncertain, as it does not derive from any established language.
Karesha appears to be a modern coinage, possibly formed by blending sounds from names like Karen or Karina with the fashionable -esha suffix. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1979 and saw modest use during the 1990s, peaking in 1991. No traditional linguistic root has been identified.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kari, Resha, Kara
Variants: Kareesha, Kareshia
Sibling names for Karesha
Names that share Karesha's style, for a brother or sister.
