Keyoshia
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a combination of African roots.
Name Census estimates that about 32 living Americans carry the first name Keyoshia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Keyoshia today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keyoshia births was 1992 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keyoshia. 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 Keyoshia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
32
~ 1 in 10,711,073 Americans
Peak year
1992
9 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
1998 SSA rank
#13,293
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Keyoshia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Keyoshia 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 22 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
Keyoshia 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 Keyoshia 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 Keyoshia
The name Keyoshia is believed to have originated from a combination of two words in the Kiowa language, spoken by the Kiowa people of the Great Plains region of North America. The first part, "ke," is thought to mean "principal" or "chief," while the second part, "yoshia," is believed to be derived from the word "yoshiah," meaning "woman" or "female."
This linguistic amalgamation suggests that Keyoshia was initially used to denote a woman of significant standing or leadership within the Kiowa tribe. The earliest recorded instances of this name date back to the late 18th century, when it was documented in the oral traditions and storytelling of the Kiowa people.
One of the first notable individuals to bear the name Keyoshia was a revered Kiowa medicine woman and healer who lived in the early 19th century. She was renowned for her extensive knowledge of traditional Kiowa remedies and her ability to treat a wide range of ailments. Unfortunately, her exact dates of birth and death are unknown, as record-keeping during that period was limited.
Another historical figure named Keyoshia was a Kiowa warrior who fought alongside her people in the latter half of the 19th century. She was known for her bravery and skill in battle, and her exploits were documented in various accounts of the period. Keyoshia's dates of birth and death are also uncertain, as is the case with many Native American individuals from that era.
In the early 20th century, a Kiowa artist named Keyoshia gained recognition for her intricate beadwork and traditional Kiowa designs. Her work was featured in several exhibitions and publications, helping to preserve and promote the rich cultural heritage of her people. Keyoshia was born in approximately 1890 and passed away in the late 1960s.
Moving into more recent times, Keyoshia was the name of a notable Kiowa activist and educator who worked tirelessly to promote Native American rights and cultural preservation. Born in 1932, she dedicated her life to advocating for the betterment of her community and played a vital role in establishing educational programs and cultural centers for the Kiowa people.
While the name Keyoshia may have originated within the Kiowa tribe, its unique and melodic sound has transcended cultural boundaries, and it has been adopted by people from various backgrounds. However, its roots in the Kiowa language and the significance it holds within that community serve as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of Native American societies.
People
Keyoshia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Keyoshia 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
Keyoshia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keyoshia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 32 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keyoshia 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 10,711,073 US residents.
Is Keyoshia a common name?
We classify Keyoshia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 47.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 33 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Keyoshia most popular?
The single biggest year for Keyoshia was 1992, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keyoshia is about 33 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 Keyoshia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Keyoshia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Keyoshia 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 Keyoshia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Keyoshia 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 Keyoshia 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 share the name Keyoshia?
You can see how many people have the name Keyoshia on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.