How Many People Are Named Kesia?
Complete statistics for the name Kesia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kesia, a very rare female name, is held by just 660 people in the US today, making up 1 in 499,856 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1977 with 30 births, and now it's slowly declining, sitting comfortably between classic and modern.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 9 are believed to be compassionate and philanthropic.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 41All 686 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: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kesia Through the Generations
Kesia has been a name that has seen its peaks and valleys over the decades. Born in the late 1970s, it reached its highest point in 1977 with 30 births. Since then, it's had a steady but slow decline, with most people named Kesia being between 30 and 60 years old. Today, there are 143 under 30, 497 aged 30 to 60, and only 46 over 60, showing a fairly even spread across different age groups.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kesia's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kesia
How Many People Have the Name Kesia?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 660 people in the United States currently share the name Kesia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 499,856 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kesia a Common or Rare Name?
Kesia 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 Kesia Mean?
Kesia means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kesia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kesia Most Popular?
The name Kesia reached peak popularity in 1977, with 30 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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 Kesia?
Approximately 660 people named Kesia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 686. That works out to roughly 1 in 499,856 Americans.
Is Kesia a rare name?
Kesia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 499,856 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kesia mean?
Kesia means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kesia more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kesia are male and 100% are female.
When was Kesia most popular?
Kesia peaked in 1977 with 30 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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.