Kesha

Kesha is often considered a short form of the name Keisha, which in turn has its origin in the biblical name Kezia. Translated into English, the girl's name means "the pleasantly fragrant one" as well as "the cinnamon flower."

What does the name Kesha mean?

Kesha is often seen as a diminutive of Keisha, which traces back to the biblical name Kezia. The meaning of the girl's name can be translated into English as "the pleasantly fragrant one" and "the cinnamon flower." The origin of the name lies in the Ancient Hebrew term Qetzi'ah (קְצִיעָה), which stands for "cassia" or "cinnamon cassia" (a spice plant). Additionally, Kesha is a shortened form of the African American name Lakeisha, which has African roots. In this context, it means "the preferred one" or "the darling," derived from the Swahili language. The name is also considered a pet form of Innokentiy, a Russian version of the Latin name Innocent. In the USA, the name is particularly popular among the African American population. Other variants include Keysha, Kisha, Keshia, Keshya, Kecia, Kicia, Lakisha, Lakesha, Laquisha, Lekesha, and Lakeshia.

Where does the name Kesha come from?

The first name Kesha has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and Swahili and means "the pleasantly fragrant one."

How do you pronounce Kesha?

Kesha is pronounced like 'Kä-scha.'

When is the name day of Kesha?

The name days for Kesha are celebrated on January 12 and February 23.

Popularity

In Germany, Kesha is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female baby names. The best ranking was achieved in 2010 with 2,348th place. In the last ten years, Kesha has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 8,964th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 6,884th.

Nicknames & pet names

Kes / Keshy / Kessy

Similar first names

Famous people

• Ke$ha (singer)
• Kesha Ram (American activist and politician)
• Kesha Rogers (American politician)
• Kesha Wizzart (singer)