“Kieisha is a modern African American name derived from the prefix "Ki-" combined with feminine name elements like "Aisha," ultimately rooted in Arabic origins meaning "alive" or "living." The name emerged in the United States during the late 20th century as part of the African American naming tradition that creatively adapts and combines existing names and linguistic elements.”
African American (modern creation) · Girl · 2 syllables
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Rare
Popularity & facts
Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#11,203
TrendVintage
Peak year1980
Syllables2
OriginAfrican American (modern creation)
LanguageEnglish/Arabic blend
CultureAfrican American
Letters7
Numerology8 Chaldean 9
Global rank#65,535
Popularity over time
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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Kieisha
Kieisha is a modern African American name derived from the prefix "Ki-" combined with feminine name elements like "Aisha," ultimately rooted in Arabic origins meaning "alive" or "living." The name emerged in the United States during the late 20th century as part of the African American naming tradition that creatively adapts and combines existing names and linguistic elements.
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Etymology
Kieisha is a modern African American name derived from the prefix "Ki-" combined with feminine name elements like "Aisha," ultimately rooted in Arabic origins meaning "alive" or "living." The name emerged in the United States during the late 20th century as part of the African American naming tradition that creatively adapts and combines existing names and linguistic elements.
Kieisha currently ranks #11,203 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1980.
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