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Kiesha
Pronounced KEE-shuh /ΛkiΛ.ΚΙ/Medium
Meaning: A modern coined name, a spelling of Keisha, which is sometimes tied to the biblical Keziah, from the Hebrew for the 'cassia' spice tree. The route is uncertain, which we note.Low
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Kiesha respells Keisha, a modern name sometimes traced to the biblical Keziah, from the Hebrew for the 'cassia' tree. A coinage of the 1970s, it peaked in 1979 and faded after; the route is uncertain, which we note (said 'KEE-shuh').
Kiesha belonged to the late seventies and has grown rare since. Rare, seventies, and of its era.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Kiesha mean?
Kiesha is a 1970s coinage, sometimes linked to Keziah ('cassia'). The route is uncertain, which we note.
How do you pronounce Kiesha?
It's said KEE-shuh /ΛkiΛ.ΚΙ/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Kiesha a boy or girl name?
Kiesha is used here as a girl's name.
How popular is Kiesha?
Kiesha peaked in the late nineteen-seventies and is rare today.