Holding steady.
Popularity of Keshona since 1977
Babies named Keshona per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 72 |
| 2000s | 35 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Keshona first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1977, placing it squarely among the wave of invented names from that era. The name reached its peak popularity in 1995, though it has never broken into the top 1,000 rankings. Its trajectory has been stable over the decades, never experiencing dramatic surges or declines. The name is rarely used, making it a distinctive choice. Its exact origins are undocumented, but it likely formed from fashionable sounds of the time.
Keshona first appeared in U.S. records in 1977, a period when many invented names with the popular 'sha' or 'shona' ending emerged. It may be a creative elaboration of Keisha, which itself is a modern coinage from the 1960s, possibly influenced by the name Keziah or the popular 'Kesh-' sound.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kesha, Kesh
Sibling names for Keshona
Names that share Keshona's style, for a brother or sister.
