Will my child share the name Keisha with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Keisha per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Keisha in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Keisha becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Keisha is declining: down 2,480 places since 2020, to #5,927 in 2025. It peaked at #359 in 2006.

Is Keisha a good choice for a distinctive name?

Keisha is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Keisha a popular baby name in the United States?

Keisha does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #5927

Keisha

🗳️ Add Keisha to a family shortlist

Keisha is a distinctive choice, ranked #5927 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Keisha in their class.

💎

UK Rank 2025

#5927

About the Name Keisha

Keisha is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 431 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #359 in 2006 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Keisha is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Keisha in their class.