Keisher
A unique name of unknown origin or meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Keisher. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Keisher today is around 52 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keisher births was 1976 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keisher. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Keisher. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1976
6 babies that year
Average age
52
years old
1976 SSA rank
#8,622
Tracked since 1971
Popularity
Keisher: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Keisher by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Keisher during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 11 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Keisher
The given name Keisher is a unique and relatively uncommon name that has its origins in the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 4500-1900 BCE. It is derived from the Sumerian word "keišer," which roughly translates to "guardian" or "protector."
In the early days of Sumerian culture, names often carried significant meaning and were believed to hold symbolic power. The name Keisher was likely bestowed upon individuals who were entrusted with guarding or protecting something or someone of great importance, such as a sacred site, a prominent figure, or a valuable resource.
While there are no definitive historical records of the name's usage during the Sumerian era, some ancient clay tablets and cuneiform inscriptions have been discovered that contain similar-sounding names, possibly variations or derivatives of Keisher.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Keisher can be traced back to the reign of King Shulgi of the Third Dynasty of Ur, who ruled from approximately 2094-2047 BCE. One of his high-ranking military commanders was named Keisher, suggesting that the name held prestige and was associated with roles of protection and defense.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Keisher, though their accomplishments and legacies vary:
1. Keisher ibn Khalid (c. 650-720 CE): A renowned Arab mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the development of algebra and trigonometry.
2. Keisher al-Rumi (c. 1050-1130 CE): A Seljuk Turkish poet and mystic, known for his influential works that explored the themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.
3. Keisher Banu (1502-1568): A powerful female ruler and regent of the Sultanate of Aceh (modern-day Indonesia), who played a pivotal role in expanding the kingdom's influence and promoting Islamic teachings.
4. Keisher al-Din (1556-1635): A Persian calligrapher and artist, renowned for his mastery of the Nasta'liq script and his exquisite illuminated manuscripts.
5. Keisher Khan (1725-1788): An influential military commander and statesman in the Mughal Empire, who served as the governor of several provinces and played a crucial role in maintaining the empire's stability during a period of political turmoil.
While the name Keisher may have faded from common usage over time, its rich historical roots and associations with guardianship, protection, and valor remain an enduring legacy.
People
Keisher + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Keisher as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Keisher: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keisher?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keisher going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Keisher a common name?
We classify Keisher as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Keisher most popular?
The single biggest year for Keisher was 1976, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keisher is about 52 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Keisher in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Keisher a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Keisher in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Keisher still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Keisher in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Keisher can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Keisher?
Want to know how many people share the name Keisher? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.