MallowbyNames

Kyeisha

kye-EE-sha · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern coinage inspired by names like Keisha or Aisha.

Peak popularity
1995
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Kyeisha since 1978

Babies named Kyeisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.

51116198020002020Most births 1993Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s9
1980s68
1990s115
2000s39
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Kyeisha first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1978, reflecting a broader trend of creative respellings that emerged in the late 20th century. Its peak year came in 1995, when it saw its highest recorded usage. Since 2000, the name has steadily declined, and in recent years it has become exceptionally uncommon. The name's trajectory shows a stable pattern, meaning it has not experienced a sudden resurgence. Although it never ranked among the top 1,000 names nationally, Kyeisha exemplifies the creativity of modern English naming practices, where parents blend familiar sounds and suffixes to craft distinctive names.

Kyeisha first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1978, likely as a creative respelling of Keisha, itself a variant of Aisha. It saw modest use through the 1990s, peaking in 1995, and has since become rare.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Kye, Kai, Kiki

Variants: Keisha, Kiesha, Keeisha

Sibling names for Kyeisha

Names that share Kyeisha's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Aaliyah, Maya, Zara, Nia, Jada

Brothers: Jalen, Darius, Malik, Troy, Elijah

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Kyeisha mean?
The meaning of Kyeisha is uncertain. It is likely a modern invented name or a creative spelling of Keisha, itself derived from Aisha, which means 'alive' or 'living' in Arabic.
How popular is Kyeisha?
Kyeisha has never ranked among the top 1,000 U.S. baby names. It first appeared in 1978 and peaked in 1995, but remains very rare today.
Is Kyeisha a girl's name?
Yes, Kyeisha is almost exclusively given to girls.