Holding steady.
Popularity of Keshauna since 1977
Babies named Keshauna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 37 |
| 1990s | 122 |
| 2000s | 86 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Keshauna is a modern American feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1977. It reached its highest usage in 1999, consistent with the popularity of similar-sounding names in the 1990s. The name's trajectory has been stable in recent decades, though it remains relatively rare, never entering the top 1000. It is most likely a blend of the popular prefix Ke (seen in names like Keisha) and the suffix Shawna, itself a feminization of Shawn. As an invented name, Keshauna carries no traditional meaning, but its phonetic appeal aligns with the creative naming trends of its era.
Keshauna appears to be a modern American coinage, first recorded in the late 20th century. It follows the pattern of names like Keisha (itself a 20th-century invention) and Shawna, a feminine variant of Shawn. The name peaked in usage in 1999, reflecting stylistic trends of the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kesha, Shauna, Kiki
Sibling names for Keshauna
Names that share Keshauna's style, for a brother or sister.
