Kesia
Every Kesia since 1964 — 692 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kesia
Kesia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,078 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1964, 692 American babies have been named Kesia. Its peak came in 1977, when 30 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kesia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kesia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,078 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,389 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,831 |
| 2019 | 7 | #13,136 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,781 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,918 |
| 2013 | 6 | #15,612 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,085 |
| 2010 | 5 | #18,479 |
| 2009 | 5 | #18,799 |
| 2008 | 5 | #19,061 |
| 2007 | 12 | #9,866 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16,169 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,174 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,831 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,658 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,539 |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,376 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,289 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,591 |
| 1985 | 13 | #5,506 |
| 1980 | 20 | #3,914 |
| 1975 | 19 | #3,564 |
| 1970 | 14 | #4,135 |
| 1965 | 29 | #2,225 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kesia in 2025?
Kesia ranked #14,078 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kesia?
692 babies have been named Kesia in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kesia most popular?
Kesia peaked in 1977, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Kesia a boy or girl name?
Kesia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kesia rising or falling?
Kesia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.