UK girl's name
Kyeisha
A feminine name of African American origin meaning "unique".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kyeisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kyeisha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5556, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 4 births.
This profile covers 13 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2002 to 2009. 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.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 13 living people in the UK are called Kyeisha. 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 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kyeisha ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 4 girls were registered as Kyeisha.
- • About 13 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kyeisha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5556
2009
Births in 2009
3
Latest year
Peak year
2008
4 births
Estimated living
13
2026
Meaning
What does Kyeisha mean?
The name Kyeisha is a modern invention, likely originating in the United States in the late 20th century. It does not have a direct linguistic origin or root meaning from any particular language or culture. However, its sound and spelling seem to be influenced by a blend of African and English elements.
One possible explanation for the name's formation is that it combines the prefix "Ky" or "Kye," which could be derived from the West African name Kyere, meaning "the beloved one," with the suffix "-isha," which may have been inspired by names like Keisha or Alisha, which have roots in various languages, including Arabic and Hebrew.
There are no known historical references to the name Kyeisha in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records, as it is a relatively modern creation. The earliest recorded examples of the name likely date back to the late 20th century in the United States, particularly in African American communities where unique and creative name combinations gained popularity.
While the name Kyeisha is a relatively new addition to the world of given names, there have been a few notable individuals who have carried this first name throughout history. Kyeisha Johnson was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics. Kyeisha Rushing was a former professional basketball player who played in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) in the early 2000s.
Another individual named Kyeisha Jenrette gained recognition as a beauty pageant titleholder, winning the Miss District of Columbia USA 2019 competition. Kyeisha Wood is an author and advocate for mental health awareness, known for her book "The Whisper of Love: A Journey Through Her Life's Trials and Triumphs."
Lastly, Kyeisha Wyllie is a former model and current entrepreneur, known for her work in promoting body positivity and inclusive beauty standards.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Kyeisha throughout recent history. As a relatively new name, its prominence and popularity may continue to evolve over time, potentially gaining more historical significance as more notable individuals bear this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kyeisha over time
The chart below shows babies named Kyeisha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2009. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kyeisha, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2009, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kyeisha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kyeisha 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4704 | 13 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Kyeisha
- 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
Kyeisha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kyeisha in the UK right now?
In 2009, Kyeisha was ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kyeisha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 4 babies registered as Kyeisha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kyeisha?
A feminine name of African American origin meaning "unique".
How many people are called Kyeisha in the UK?
A total of 13 babies have been registered as Kyeisha across the 4 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.