Holding steady.
Popularity of Kemisha since 1975
Babies named Kemisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 34 |
| 1980s | 84 |
| 1990s | 50 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kemisha is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1975, during a period of creative naming within African American communities. It peaked in 1987, the year it was most frequently given, though it never entered the national Top 1000. The name has maintained a stable but very low level of use ever since, with no recent surge. Because it is a modern coinage, its exact meaning is unknown, but it follows the phonetic pattern of names like Keisha, Tamisha, and Latisha. As of 2025, the name remains outside the rankings, preserving its distinctive, uncommon character.
Kemisha appears to be a modern invented name, likely formed in the late 20th century by blending the fashionable Ke- prefix (seen in names like Kendra and Keisha) with the melodic -misha suffix (found in names such as Tamisha and Jamisha). The name first entered U.S. birth records in 1975 and saw modest use, peaking in 1987. It belongs to a broader trend of African American coinages that create distinctive feminine names through phonetic creativity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kemi, Misha, Keke
Sibling names for Kemisha
Names that share Kemisha's style, for a brother or sister.
