Holding steady.
Popularity of Kesa since 1969
Babies named Kesa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 94 |
| 1980s | 36 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kesa is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1969. It reached its peak in 1978, when it was most frequently given, though it has always remained outside the top 1000 names. The name has not been recorded in any U.S. state with significant frequency, and its trajectory has been stable, with minimal fluctuation over the decades. Kesa may be a modern coinage or a diminutive of longer names, reflecting a trend toward short, melodic names in the late 20th century. Despite its obscurity, it carries a simple, pleasant sound that fits contemporary naming styles.
Kesa is likely a modern invented name, possibly derived as a feminine form of Kesa or a diminutive of names like Kesaia. It emerged in the United States in the late 1960s, fitting a pattern of short, vowel-heavy names popular in that era. Its use has remained rare and stable, without clear ties to any specific cultural or linguistic tradition.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kes, Kessy
Sibling names for Kesa
Names that share Kesa's style, for a brother or sister.
