Kisha

♀ Girl

Pronounced KEE-shuh /ˈkiː.ʃə/Medium

Meaning: Kisha reads as a short form or variant of Keisha (itself often tied to Keziah, 'cassia,' though debated) or as a modern coinage. It has no single fixed meaning. Routes uncertain here.Low

In 30 seconds: A trim Keisha: Kisha reads as a short form or coinage (said 'KEE-shuh'). No single fixed meaning; routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningKisha reads as a short form or variant of Keisha (itself often tied to Keziah, 'cassia,' though debated) or as a modern coinage. It has no single fixed meaning. Routes uncertain here.

U.S. rank (2024)#12787 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1975

Total births (all-time)≈ 6,652

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

As a girl's name Kisha reads as a short form or variant of Keisha, whose own roots (often traced to Keziah, 'cassia') are debated, or as a modern coinage. It has no single settled meaning. Routes uncertain, which we note (said 'KEE-shuh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, brisk, and warm.

Did you know? Kisha sits close to Keisha — a name sometimes linked to Keziah ('cassia'), though that tie is debated. For many it reads simply as a short, upbeat coinage, which we note (said 'KEE-shuh').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Kisha — Short form of Keisha / coinage; no single fixed meaning; routes uncertain

Variations

KeishaKeeshaKiesha

Nicknames

KikiShay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kisha mean?

Kisha reads as a short form of Keisha or a modern coinage with no single fixed meaning; routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Kisha?

It's said KEE-shuh /ˈkiː.ʃə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kisha a boy or girl name?

Kisha is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Kisha?

Kisha is a rare name for girls in the U.S. today.