Keoshia
Keoshia is an American girl name. It has roots in the Bible. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Word funKeoshia doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Keoshia would score 14 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationKeoshia peaked in 1987, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Keoshia you'd meet today is about 38 years old.
- HistoryKeoshia first shows up in US birth records in 1983, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 42 years since.
US births per million girls, 1983–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Keoshia
Keoshia is a girl name of American origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:American names
More American girl names
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Daisy · day's eye
- Girl name: Josie · he will add
- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
- Girl name: Sienna · from Siena
- Unisex name: Brooklyn · from Brooklyn, New York
- Girl name: Summer · summer
- Unisex name: Stevie · crown
Questions about the name Keoshia
What is the origin of the name Keoshia?
Keoshia is American in origin. Other American names to consider are Lainey (“possibly light”), Daisy (“day's eye”), Josie (“he will add”) and Kinsley (“king's meadow”).
Is Keoshia a boy or girl name?
Keoshia is a girl name.
How popular is the name Keoshia?
Keoshia is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1998. It peaked at #4,857 in 1987, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
Is Keoshia a biblical name?
Yes. Keoshia is a biblical name, so it carries roots that go back thousands of years.
What should I know before naming my baby Keoshia?
Keoshia is an American girl name. It has roots in the Bible. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.