Alive and well; life
Kyiesha is a modern American invention, likely a creative variation of Keisha or Aisha. It draws its roots from the Arabic name Aisha, which means 'alive' or 'she who lives,' famously associated with the third wife of the Prophet Muhammad. The 'Ky-' prefix is a stylistic addition common in late 20th-century African American naming traditions.
Less common today
Kyiesha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,038 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
