UK girl's name
Keasha
A feminine name possibly of Native American origin meaning "ashes" or "fire".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1996. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Keasha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Keasha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1996 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3126, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1996 to 1996. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Keasha is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Keasha. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 1997 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Keasha ranked #3126 for girls in England and Wales in 1996, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 4 girls were registered as Keasha.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Keasha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3126
1996
Births in 1996
4
Latest year
Peak year
1996
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Keasha mean?
The name Keasha is believed to have originated from the African Krio language spoken in Sierra Leone. It is thought to be a variant of the name Keisha, which itself is derived from the English name Keysha, a diminutive form of the name Keyes. The name Keasha likely emerged in the late 20th century.
While the exact origins of the name Keasha are uncertain, it is possible that it shares roots with the Arabic name Kaysa, which means "life" or "living." However, this connection is tenuous and has not been firmly established.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Keasha are relatively recent, with the first known examples appearing in birth records from the late 20th century. As a relatively modern name, it does not have a long historical record or association with notable figures from antiquity.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Keasha is Keasha Bowen, an American model and actress born in 1984. She is best known for her roles in television shows such as Girlfriends and The Game.
Another notable Keasha is Keasha Buchanan, a British singer and member of the girl group Sugababes. She joined the group in 2009 and remained a member until its disbandment in 2011.
Keasha Terry is an American professional basketball player who has played for several teams in the WNBA, including the Seattle Storm and the Phoenix Mercury. She was born in 1987.
Keasha Ralph is a Canadian actress and writer, known for her work in television series such as Coroner and Ginny & Georgia. She was born in 1986.
Keasha Rigsby is an American motivational speaker and author, best known for her book "Rejection Proof." She has spoken about overcoming adversity and pursuing one's dreams. Her birth year is not widely available.
While the name Keasha is relatively modern and lacks a deep historical lineage, it has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries with African diaspora communities. Its unique sound and spelling have contributed to its appeal as a distinctive and memorable name choice.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Keasha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Keasha was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #3126 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Keasha
- Katie 53,185
- Keira 14,411
- Katherine 11,323
- Kayleigh 10,677
- Kate 10,276
- Kelsey 7,224
- Kiera 7,218
- Kayla 6,541
- Kirsty 6,384
- Khadija 5,948
- Kimberley 5,189
- Kaitlyn 5,137
FAQ
Keasha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Keasha in the UK right now?
In 1996, Keasha was ranked #3126 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Keasha most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 4 babies registered as Keasha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Keasha?
A feminine name possibly of Native American origin meaning "ashes" or "fire".
How many people are called Keasha in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Keasha across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.