Favorite; cinnamon; alive and well
Keysha is a modern American name with multiple potential roots. It is often used as a variation of Keisha, which may derive from the Hebrew name Keziah, meaning 'cinnamon,' or it may be linked to the Swahili word 'Lakeisha' meaning 'favorite.'
About 37 girls were named Keysha in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Canadian hip-hop artist and songwriter
