How Many People Are Named Keesha?
Complete statistics for the name Keesha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Keesha, a very rare female name, is held by just 2,600 people in the US today, making up 1 in 126,913 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1977 with 164 births, but it's remained stable since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 22 symbolizes a powerful blend of vision and leadership, often associated with great ambition and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 45All 2,708 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1977Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Keesha Through the Generations
Keesha has seen its peak in 1977 when 164 babies were given this name. Since then, it has maintained a steady presence, though less frequently heard. Today, the majority of those named Keesha are aged between 30 and 60, with only 7% being under 30 and 1% over 60, indicating a generation gap in its usage.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Keesha's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Keesha
How Many People Have the Name Keesha?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,600 people in the United States currently share the name Keesha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 126,913 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Keesha a Common or Rare Name?
Keesha is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Keesha Mean?
Keesha means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Keesha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Keesha Most Popular?
The name Keesha reached peak popularity in 1977, with 164 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Keesha?
Approximately 2,600 people named Keesha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,708. That works out to roughly 1 in 126,913 Americans.
Is Keesha a rare name?
Keesha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 126,913 Americans has this name.
What does the name Keesha mean?
Keesha means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Keesha more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Keesha are male and 100% are female.
When was Keesha most popular?
Keesha peaked in 1977 with 164 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.