Kevisha
A name of possible Indian origin representing ideals like consciousness or awareness.
Name Census estimates that about 47 living Americans carry the first name Kevisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kevisha today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kevisha births was 1989 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kevisha. 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 Kevisha. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
47
~ 1 in 7,292,645 Americans
Peak year
1989
12 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
1996 SSA rank
#11,186
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Kevisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kevisha from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 37 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kevisha 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 Kevisha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kevisha
The given name Kevisha has its origins in the Sanskrit language, with roots dating back to ancient India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Kevala," which means "pure" or "absolute." It is believed that the name first emerged during the Vedic period, between 1500 and 500 BCE, when Sanskrit was the primary language of the Indian subcontinent.
Kevisha is a feminine name, and its earliest recorded usage can be traced back to Hindu scriptures and religious texts from the 5th century BCE. In these ancient texts, the name is often associated with goddesses and deities, symbolizing purity, virtue, and spiritual enlightenment.
One of the earliest known references to the name Kevisha comes from the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. In this epic, there is a character named Kevisha, a celestial nymph known for her beauty and grace.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Kevisha. One such individual was Kevisha Devi, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 12th century CE. She is known for her contributions to Sanskrit literature and her expertise in the Vedas and Upanishads.
Another notable Kevisha was Kevisha Bhattacharya, a 16th-century Indian mathematician and astronomer. She is credited with advancing the field of mathematics and making significant contributions to the study of celestial bodies and their movements.
In the realm of spirituality, there was Kevisha Yogini, a revered yogini (female yogi) who lived in the 8th century CE. She is renowned for her teachings on yoga, meditation, and the attainment of spiritual enlightenment.
Moving further in history, we find Kevisha Chaudhary, a 17th-century Indian warrior princess known for her bravery and leadership in battles against invading forces. She is celebrated for her unwavering courage and her efforts to protect her kingdom and its people.
Finally, one cannot overlook Kevisha Gupta, a 20th-century Indian artist and sculptor. Her works, which often depicted themes of spirituality and femininity, gained widespread recognition and are displayed in various art galleries and museums around the world.
While the name Kevisha may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and association with purity, virtue, and spiritual enlightenment remain an integral part of its legacy.
People
Kevisha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kevisha 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
Kevisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kevisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 47 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kevisha 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 7,292,645 US residents.
Is Kevisha a common name?
We classify Kevisha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 53.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 49 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kevisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Kevisha was 1989, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kevisha is about 34 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 Kevisha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kevisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kevisha 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 Kevisha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kevisha 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 Kevisha 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 people are named Kevisha?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Kevisha at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.