Holding steady.
Popularity of Keshara since 1984
Babies named Keshara per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 22 |
| 1990s | 98 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Keshara is a modern American name that first entered the Social Security records in 1984 and saw its peak popularity in 1994. Despite reaching a modest rank of 6,367 that year, the name has remained consistently rare, with fewer than five annual births in most recent years. Its trajectory has been stable, and it has not been recorded in any top state lists. The name's origins are likely a creative elaboration of the more familiar Kesha or Keisha, names popularized in the late 20th century. Because of its late arrival and sporadic usage, no established meaning or cultural heritage can be firmly attached to Keshara.
Keshara is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1984. It may be a creative spelling or elaboration of the name Kesha, which itself has multiple possible origins (e.g., a variant of Keisha, or from the Sanskrit 'kesha' meaning 'hair'). Its modern coinage and lack of historical usage make a definitive derivation difficult.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kesh, Kesha
Variants: Keshara, Kesharah
Sibling names for Keshara
Names that share Keshara's style, for a brother or sister.
