Kishawn is of African origin, derived from the Swahili word 'kizazi', meaning 'generation'. It is a unisex name, although it is more commonly used for males. Pronounced /kiːˈʃɑːn/, it gained popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.
The name Kishawn seems to have had periods of popularity and decline over the years. The highest number of births recorded was in 1996 with 23 babies, while the lowest was in 2018 and 2022 with only 6 and 5 births respectively. Overall, there were a total of 344 babies named Kishawn between 1990 and 2022.