Keisha - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Keisha \ke(i)-sha\ is pronounced KEE-sha. It is of American origin. Modern name: possibly short form of Lakeisha, which is probably from Aisha (Arabic) "alive and well". The name is popular with African-American families. Actress Keshia Knight Pulliam.

Keisha has 11 variant forms: Keasha, Kecia, Keesha, Keeshah, Keicia, Kesha, Keshia, Kesia, Kicia, Kiesha and Kisha.

For more information, see also related names Acacia and Markeisha.

Baby names that sound like Keisha are Kasha and Kishi.

Keisha is a very popular female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Keisha. Click here to compare Keisha with related baby names.