Combination of Keisha and Shawna
A modern American invention, Keishawna blends the popular prefix 'Kei-' (often associated with Keisha) with the name Shawna. Keisha likely has roots in the Hebrew name Keziah, meaning 'cassia tree,' while Shawna is a feminine form of Sean, meaning 'God is gracious.'
Less common today
Keishawna isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,844 in 1998.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
