Combination name; likely meaning life or alive
Shaquisha is a modern American name created by combining the popular prefix 'Sha-' with the name Quisha. Quisha is often a diminutive of Keisha, which is believed to have roots in the Swahili word 'Lakeisha,' meaning 'favorite' or 'alive.' It emerged as part of a creative naming tradition in African American culture during the late 20th century.
Less common today
Shaquisha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,985 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
