Keshia
Fact sheet
- Name
- Keshia
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The female first name Keshia is a form of the African American name Keisha, which became popular in the 1990s. This name has its roots in the Hebrew biblical name Keziah or Kezia.
What does the name Keshia mean?
Keshia is often regarded as a variant of the African American name Keisha, which in turn derives from the Hebrew name Keziah. Translated, the name means 'the fragrant one' or 'the cinnamon flower.' Its origins lie in the ancient Hebrew Qetzi'ah (קְצִיעָה), which refers to the spice plant cassia. Additionally, Keshia can also be understood as a short form of Lakeisha, a name with African roots that means 'the preferred one' or 'the favorite' and comes from Swahili. Other variants include Keysha, Kisha, Keshya, Kesha, Kecia, Kicia, Lakisha, Lakesha, Laquisha, Lekesha, and Lakeshia.
Where does the name Keshia come from?
Keshia has its roots in ancient Hebrew and Swahili and stands for 'the fragrant one.' The ancient Hebrew origin derives from Keziah: Qetzi'ah (קְצִיעָה) means cassia or cinnamon cassia (spice plant). The name can also be derived from Lakeisha, which in Swahili means 'the favorite one' or 'the beloved one.' Keshia is an African American and Swahili name.
How do you pronounce Keshia?
The pronunciation of Keshia is two syllables and has a soft, bright sound quality. The name is usually pronounced as 'Ke-shi-a' [ˈkɛʃiə], starting with a clear e sound, followed by the gentle consonant combination '-sh-.' The open a ending creates a harmonious sound. Overall, Keshia conveys a friendly and flowing impression - soft, clear, and with an elegant, slightly melodic note.
When is the name day of Keshia?
The name days for Keshia are January 12 and February 23.
Popularity
In Germany, Keshia is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884 on the list of most common female baby names. The name reached its best ranking in 2010 at 2,348. In the last ten years, Keshia has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it at 6,571 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it holds the 6,582 position.
Nicknames & pet names
Kesh / Keshi / Kesi / Kessy
Similar first names
Famous people
- Keshia Baker (American sprinter)
- Keshia Chante (singer and actress)
- Keshia Knight (actress)
- Keshia Knight Pulliam (American actress)
Frequently asked questions about the name Keshia
What is the origin of the name Keshia?
Keshia has its roots in ancient Hebrew and Swahili. The name derives from Keziah, which means 'the fragrant one,' as well as from Lakeisha, which means 'the favorite one' or 'the beloved one' in Swahili.
What does the name Keshia mean?
Keshia is often considered a variant of the name Keisha and means 'the fragrant one' or 'the cinnamon flower,' which refers to the spice plant cassia.
How popular is the name Keshia?
Keshia is particularly popular in African American communities but has become less common in many countries in recent years.