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Keesha

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Pronounced KEE-shah /ˈkiː.ʃə/High

Meaning: An African-American given name in the Keisha/Keshia family, popularized from the mid-20th century onward; its deeper root is uncertain, and it stands as a name in its own right.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm, established name: Keesha is a Keisha/Keshia form with a deep African-American naming tradition (said 'KEE-shah'). Its root meaning is uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningAn African-American given name in the Keisha/Keshia family, popularized from the mid-20th century onward; its deeper root is uncertain, and it stands as a name in its own right.

U.S. rank (2021)#11642 ↗ Rising

2021 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1977

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,708

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Keesha grew alongside Keisha and Keshia as a beloved American given name, especially within African-American communities. Its origin is debated — some link it loosely to Kenyan or invented roots — which we note (said 'KEE-shah').

It appears with modest, steady use in the U.S. Established, warm, and community-rooted.

Did you know? Keesha belongs to the Keisha/Keshia family of names, part of a rich African-American naming tradition since the mid-1900s; its deeper root is uncertain, which we note (said 'KEE-shah').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Keesha — Keisha/Keshia family; African-American naming tradition

Variations

KeishaKeshiaKesha

Nicknames

KeeShay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keesha mean?

Keesha is part of the Keisha/Keshia family of names; its deeper root is uncertain, which we note. It stands as an established name in its own right.

How do you pronounce Keesha?

It's said KEE-shah /ˈkiː.ʃə/ — two syllables, stress as marked.

Is Keesha a boy or girl name?

Keesha is a girl's name.

How popular is Keesha?

Keesha is a name with modest, steady use in the U.S.