Keiosha is of African-American origin, derived from the name Keisha, which means 'what God wants'. It gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century as a variant of Keisha, offering parents an additional option with a similar sound and meaning. The name Keiosha has been particularly popular among families seeking unique yet familiar names for their daughters.
The name Keiosha appears to have been quite popular among parents from the late 1980s until the mid-1990s, with a peak of 22 births in 1996. After that, its popularity seemed to decline steadily, with only 7 births recorded in 1999. Overall, there were 224 babies named Keiosha between 1983 and 2000.