Holding steady.
Popularity of Lequisha since 1974
Babies named Lequisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 42 |
| 1980s | 79 |
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lequisha is a modern American coinage that first appeared in 1974 and peaked at rank 2,241 in 1983. Its trajectory has been stable but rare, reflecting the broader trend of invented names with phonetic appeal. While it never reached high popularity, its peak in the 1980s aligns with the era's creative naming patterns. No top states are recorded due to its low frequency, but the name remains a distinctive choice rooted in African American naming traditions.
Lequisha is a modern American coinage that emerged in the 1970s, part of a trend of creating feminine names with the Le- prefix (e.g., Latoya, Lakeisha) combined with the name Keisha, which itself derived from Keziah or as a phonetic invention. The name peaked in popularity in 1983 and has since declined, remaining a distinctive choice reflecting African American naming creativity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lequi, Kisha, Lea
Sibling names for Lequisha
Names that share Lequisha's style, for a brother or sister.
