Kesha
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kesha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 5 babies have been named Kesha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kesha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #26,163 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,163
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Kesha is also used as a girl name, ranked #35659.
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About the Name Kesha
Kesha is a boy name .
Is Kesha a boy or girl name? Kesha is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #26,163 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #35,659. Kesha is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kesha is currently ranked #26,163 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kesha include Kes, Key, Keie, and Keskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kesha include Keshawn, Keshav . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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