How Many People Are Named Keshia?
Complete statistics for the name Keshia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Keshia is a rare name, very uncommon in the US with only 5,209 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 63,346 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1986 with 511 births, showing how its usage has remained stable since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 42All 5,386 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: 1986Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Keshia Through the Generations
Keshia has seen a steady presence through the decades, with its peak in 1986 when 511 babies were given this name. Today, it's mostly carried by adults, with 96% of those named Keshia being between 30 and 60 years old. This distribution suggests a name that's both timeless and familiar, sitting comfortably between classic and modern trends.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Keshia's American roots
📄 About the Name Keshia
How Many People Have the Name Keshia?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,209 people in the United States currently share the name Keshia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 63,346 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Keshia a Common or Rare Name?
Keshia 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 Keshia Mean?
Keshia means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Keshia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Keshia Most Popular?
The name Keshia reached peak popularity in 1986, with 511 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 Keshia?
Approximately 5,209 people named Keshia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,386. That works out to roughly 1 in 63,346 Americans.
Is Keshia a rare name?
Keshia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 63,346 Americans has this name.
What does the name Keshia mean?
Keshia means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.
Is Keshia more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Keshia are male and 100% are female.
When was Keshia most popular?
Keshia peaked in 1986 with 511 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.