Keshia
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Keshia
Keshia is a modern English name derived from the name Keisha, which itself comes from African American Vernacular English adaptations of names like Aisha or variations of Keziah, ultimately tracing to Hebrew roots meaning "God exists" or "the Lord lives." The name gained popularity in African American communities during the 1970s-1980s and remains primarily used in the United States and among Black diaspora populations.
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Etymology
Keshia is a modern English name derived from the name Keisha, which itself comes from African American Vernacular English adaptations of names like Aisha or variations of Keziah, ultimately tracing to Hebrew roots meaning "God exists" or "the Lord lives." The name gained popularity in African American communities during the 1970s-1980s and remains primarily used in the United States and among Black diaspora populations.
Keshia currently ranks #12,781 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1986.
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