Holding steady.
Popularity of Kerisha since 1973
Babies named Kerisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 30 |
| 1980s | 65 |
| 1990s | 46 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kerisha is a rare modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1973. Its most popular year was 1989, yet it has never ranked in the national top 1000, reflecting its status as an uncommon choice. The name's trajectory has remained stable, with no significant rise or decline in usage over the decades. Kerisha is typically given to girls and is an example of the creative, euphonic naming trends of the late 20th century.
Kerisha is a modern coinage, likely created by combining popular phonetic elements such as the prefix 'Ke-' (seen in names like Kendra and Kelsey) with the suffix '-risha' (resembling Aisha or Marisha). It first appeared in U.S. records in 1973 and saw its peak usage in 1989, reflecting the trend of inventive names in the late 20th century. Its use has remained stable and rare since then.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Keri, Risha, Keke
Sibling names for Kerisha
Names that share Kerisha's style, for a brother or sister.
