Keeshia is a unique and melodic female given name of African American origin, derived from the Hebrew name Kesiah. It means "cassia tree" or "to look at." The cassia tree, known for its fragrant bark used in spices and perfumes, symbolizes beauty and grace. This name gained popularity during the late 20th century and has since been embraced by many families seeking a distinctive yet elegant choice for their daughters.
"The name Keeshia was most popular between 1973 and 1988 with peaks in 1978 and 1986, each seeing 11 births. After a dip to 5 births in 1987, it stabilized at around 5 births per year until 1991, then had one final surge of 5 births in 1997. In total, there were 68 babies named Keeshia over these years."