Keisha
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Keisha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 44 babies have been named Keisha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Keisha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #40,013 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #40,013
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Keisha is also used as a girl name, ranked #2567.
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About the Name Keisha
Keisha is a boy name .
Is Keisha a boy or girl name? Keisha is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #40,013 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,567. Keisha is more commonly used as a girl name.
Keisha is currently ranked #40,013 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Keisha include Kei, Keis, Keisy, Keisie, Key, Keie, and Keikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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