How Many People Are Named Kiesha?
Complete statistics for the name Kiesha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kiesha is a very rare female name, with only 2,526 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 130,617 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1979 with 124 births, and it's remained stable since then, sitting comfortably between classic and modern.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 represents leadership and authority.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 43All 2,621 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: 1979Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kiesha Through the Generations
Kiesha has seen a steady presence through the decades, with its peak occurring in 1979 when 124 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Kiesha are aged between 30 and 60, with 91% falling into this age bracket. Interestingly, the name's popularity hasn't waned significantly over time, maintaining a stable trend.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kiesha's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kiesha
How Many People Have the Name Kiesha?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,526 people in the United States currently share the name Kiesha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 130,617 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kiesha a Common or Rare Name?
Kiesha 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 Kiesha Mean?
Kiesha means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kiesha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kiesha Most Popular?
The name Kiesha reached peak popularity in 1979, with 124 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 Kiesha?
Approximately 2,526 people named Kiesha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,621. That works out to roughly 1 in 130,617 Americans.
Is Kiesha a rare name?
Kiesha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 130,617 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kiesha mean?
Kiesha means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kiesha more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kiesha are male and 100% are female.
When was Kiesha most popular?
Kiesha peaked in 1979 with 124 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.