Total births
5,380
Girls' name · since 1964
Keshia
Since 1964, U.S. Social Security records show 5,380 babies named Keshia, peaking in 1986. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 5,380
- total births
- 1964–2011
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
Keshia sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 5,380 recorded since 1964.
Social Security Administration records show Keshia recorded 5,380 times among girls since 1964, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1964 to 2011.
- 5,380 total births
- 1964–2011 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 49% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
5,380 girls have been named Keshia since 1964, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2011.
- 5,380
- total births
- 1964–2011
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Keshia was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
511 babies were named Keshia in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Keshia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Keshia splits its recorded history at 1987: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2009 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1986 peak of 511 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Keshia at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1964
Keshia popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–2011
- Peak year (1986)
- 511
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Keshia popularity over time - boys
6 total births recorded since 1989 (Keshia as boys' name)
Keshia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Keshia's strongest decade.
2,655 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Keshia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 202
1960s
202 births
- 1970s
1970s
1,285 births
- 1980s
1980s
2,655 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,129 births
- 2000s 94
2000s
94 births
- 2010s 15
2010s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 2,655 births (49% of all-time use).
How Keshia 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 Keshia's total volume
Keshia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Keshia by state
Where Keshia concentrates geographically, total births since 1964
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 396 | 7.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 289 | 5.4% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 259 | 4.8% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 252 | 4.7% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 249 | 4.6% |
| #6 | California | | 230 | 4.3% |
| #7 | Tennessee | | 195 | 3.6% |
| #8 | Louisiana | | 165 | 3.1% |
New York share of Keshia's total US births 7.4%
Even split
396 of 5,380 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 41 reporting states.
Keshia appears in 41 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Keshia? ▼
Keshia has been given to 5,380 babies in the U.S. since 1964, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2011. 511 babies were born in 1986, its single highest year.
When was Keshia most popular? ▼
Keshia was most popular in the 1980s decade with 2,655 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
Where is Keshia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Keshia are New York (396 births), Texas (289 births), Georgia (259 births).
How long has the name Keshia been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Keshia since 1964 -- 48 years through the most recent 2011 data.
What names are similar to Keshia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kesha, Kesia, Kesley, Keshawna, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Keshia's data
- Keshia's decade-level peak was the 1980s (2,655 total births); usage has since declined to 15 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Keshias (396 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Keshia
Nearby Names Like Keshia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Keshia
Kesha Girl
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Kesia Girl
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Kesley Girl
#8133 674 births
Keshawna Girl
460 births
Kessa Girl
443 births
Compare Keshia side by side: Keshia vs Kesha Keshia vs Kesia Keshia vs Kesley
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1964–2011 (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. "Keshia: Baby Name Since 1964 - 5,380 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/keshia. 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 Keshia 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 June 2026.