“Kedeshia is a modern African American given name derived from the Hebrew word "Kedesh," meaning "sacred" or "holy," combined with the feminine suffix "-ia." The name emerged in African American communities during the late 20th century and represents a broader tradition of creating distinctive names by blending biblical or Hebrew elements with contemporary naming patterns.”
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
K
Rare
Popularity & facts
Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#14,512
TrendVintage
Peak year1994
Syllables3
OriginLatin
LanguageEnglish
CultureAfrican American
Letters8
Numerology8 Chaldean 8
Global rank#65,535
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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Kedeshia
Kedeshia is a modern African American given name derived from the Hebrew word "Kedesh," meaning "sacred" or "holy," combined with the feminine suffix "-ia." The name emerged in African American communities during the late 20th century and represents a broader tradition of creating distinctive names by blending biblical or Hebrew elements with contemporary naming patterns.
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Etymology
Kedeshia is a modern African American given name derived from the Hebrew word "Kedesh," meaning "sacred" or "holy," combined with the feminine suffix "-ia." The name emerged in African American communities during the late 20th century and represents a broader tradition of creating distinctive names by blending biblical or Hebrew elements with contemporary naming patterns.
Kedeshia currently ranks #14,512 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1994.
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