Kiesha: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: k-ee-ehsh-ah
Origin: United States
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Asia, North America
Meaning: Favorite daughter

Kiesha is a feminine name that may have African American associations and is likely derived from 'Keisha', which has uncertain origins, possibly linked to a Western African word meaning 'favorite daughter'. 'Keisha'is a modern name with uncertain origins, possibly derived from the Hebrew name 'Keziah'or a Western African word meaning 'favorite daughter. 'Kiesha is associated with meanings such as 'favorite daughter'or derived from 'Keziah, 'which means 'cassia tree'or 'cinnamon bark. 'It is often associated with strength and resilience.

Kiesha Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Kiesha is currently #30846 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Kiesha is currently #17878 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Kiesha is currently #15484 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Kiesha is currently #8929 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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