Holding steady.
Popularity of Kyesha since 1971
Babies named Kyesha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 70 |
| 1980s | 217 |
| 1990s | 332 |
| 2000s | 141 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kyesha emerged as a distinctive American name in the late 20th century, first recorded in 1971. It reached its peak popularity in 1991, reflecting a broader trend of creative name formations in African American communities during that era. Although its popularity has waned, Kyesha remains a recognizable variant of the Keisha name family. Its trajectory has been stable since its peak, but it has not achieved broad national usage or top state rankings.
Kyesha is a modern American coinage, likely a respelling or variant of Keisha, which emerged in the mid-20th century. Keisha may have been influenced by the biblical name Keziah (Hebrew קְצִיעָה, meaning 'cassia tree') or by the African American practice of creating name variants. The name gained popularity in the 1970s and peaked in the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kye, Kiki, Kesh
Sibling names for Kyesha
Names that share Kyesha's style, for a brother or sister.
