Great joy; combination of Ken and Iesha
Keniesha is a modern American creation, likely formed by combining the prefix 'Ken-' (often associated with Kenneth, meaning 'handsome') with the name Iesha (an Arabic name meaning 'alive' or 'prosperous'). It gained some popularity in the late 20th century as part of a trend of inventive, melodic names within the African American community.
Less common today
Keniesha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,537 in 1991.
A minor character in the urban drama genre · Various urban fiction works
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
