Kelisha is of African origin, derived from the Swahili word 'keli', meaning 'to stretch out' or 'to extend'. It is predominantly used as a female given name and has gained popularity in recent years. The name Kelisha was likely influenced by other names with similar sounding elements, such as Melissa and Jessica. Despite its African roots, Kelisha has been embraced globally, appearing on baby name lists around the world.
The name Kelisha saw a significant rise in popularity between 1983 and 1991, with the highest number of births occurring in 1991 (22 births). However, it appears that this trend did not continue into the new millennium, as there were fewer than 10 births each year from 1999 onwards. Overall, Kelisha has been given to a total of 405 babies between 1974 and 2012.