Total births
1,322
Girls' name · since 1968
Kaysha
Since 1968, U.S. Social Security records show 1,322 babies named Kaysha, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #12412
- among girls today
- 1,322
- born since 1968
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 30%
- more common than other girls
1,322 babies have been named Kaysha since 1968, making it today's #12412 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Kaysha recorded 1,322 times among girls since 1968, holding rank #12412 nationally today, ahead of 30% of girls, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1968 to 2025.
- #12412 among girls today
- 1,322 born since 1968
- 1990s peak decade
- 30% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Kaysha is currently the #12412 girls' name in America, more common than 30% of girls - 1,322 born since 1968, peaking in the 1990s.
- #12412
- among girls today
- 1,322
- born since 1968
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 30%
- more common than other girls
Kaysha vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#12412
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 30% of names given to girls today.
1990s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Kaysha was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
60 babies were named Kaysha in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
How Kaysha compares
1,322 Top 27% higher than 73% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Kaysha's all-time total is 3x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kaysha | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,322 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 60 | 48 | 19,840 |
Kaysha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kaysha splits its recorded history at 1999: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1973 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1991 peak of 60 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kaysha at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1991
Current rank
#12,412
Active since
1968
Kaysha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–2025
- Peak year (1991)
- 60
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Kaysha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kaysha's strongest decade.
476 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Kaysha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 7
1960s
7 births
- 1970s 58
1970s
58 births
- 1980s
1980s
235 births
- 1990s
1990s
476 births
- 2000s
2000s
346 births
- 2010s 116
2010s
116 births
- 2020s 84
2020s
84 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 476 births (36% of all-time use).
How Kaysha compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Kaysha's total volume
Kaysha vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kaysha by state
Where Kaysha concentrates geographically, total births since 1968
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 37 | 2.8% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 18 | 1.4% |
| #3 | New York | | 17 | 1.3% |
| #4 | Florida | | 11 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #6 | Texas | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Utah | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Kaysha's total US births 2.8%
Even split
37 of 1,322 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kaysha? ▼
1,322 babies have been named Kaysha since 1968. It currently ranks #12412 among girls. The peak year was 1991 with 60 births.
When was Kaysha most popular? ▼
Kaysha was most popular in the 1990s decade with 476 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Kaysha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kaysha are California (37 births), Louisiana (18 births), New York (17 births).
How long has the name Kaysha been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kaysha since 1968 -- 58 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Kaysha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kayla, Kaylee, Kay, Kayleigh, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kaysha's data
- Kaysha's decade-level peak was the 1990s (476 total births); usage has since declined to 84 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Kayshas (37 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kaysha
Nearby Names Like Kaysha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kaysha
Kayla Girl
#337 346,570 births
Kaylee Girl
#220 140,425 births
Kay Girl
#3897 98,621 births
Kayleigh Girl
#731 34,561 births
Kaylie Girl
#1239 22,101 births
Compare Kaysha side by side: Kaysha vs Kayla Kaysha vs Kaylee Kaysha vs Kay
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kaysha
Ashiya #12411
490 births · Peak 2008
Mishel #12413
310 births · Peak 2008
Serra #12410
816 births · Peak 1996
Nalini #12414
355 births · Peak 2012
Secret #12409
743 births · Peak 2006
Ornella #12415
240 births · Peak 2013
Channel #12408
1,524 births · Peak 1991
Shanice #12416
9,586 births · Peak 1992
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1968–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kaysha: #12412 Girls' Name - 1,322 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kaysha. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kaysha draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.