Keisha
African American · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Keisha
Keisha is a modern English name derived from the African American naming tradition, combining the prefix "Ke-" with "Aisha," ultimately rooting it to the Arabic name Aisha (عائشة), meaning "living" or "woman." The name gained popularity in the United States during the 1970s-1990s among African American communities and has no significant historical religious or cultural precedent beyond its contemporary usage.
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Etymology
Keisha is a modern English name derived from the African American naming tradition, combining the prefix "Ke-" with "Aisha," ultimately rooting it to the Arabic name Aisha (عائشة), meaning "living" or "woman." The name gained popularity in the United States during the 1970s-1990s among African American communities and has no significant historical religious or cultural precedent beyond its contemporary usage.
Keisha currently ranks #2,738 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1977.
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