The baby name Katesha is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced kuh-TEE-shuh (kəˈtiːʃə),kay-TEE-shuh (keɪˈtiːʃə).
The baby name Katesha is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced kuh-TEE-shuh (kəˈtiːʃə),kay-TEE-shuh (keɪˈtiːʃə).
Katesha is in Origin.
Katesha is a modern American given name, typically formed by blending Kate (short for Katherine) and the -esha/-isha element found in Keisha and its elaborations. Kate traces to Greek Aikaterine, commonly interpreted as "pure," while Keisha is connected either to Hebrew Keziah ("cassia," a fragrant spice) or to Arabic Aisha ("alive, living"). As a portmanteau, Katesha carries an appealing mix of classic familiarity and contemporary creativity.
The name surfaces in U.S. usage from the late 20th century, aligning with African American naming styles that favor sonorous -esha/-isha endings and inventive blends. It has remained uncommon and seldom appears in national top-1000 lists. Variant spellings include Kateesha, Kateshia, Kateisha, and Katisha; related names are Keisha, Lakeisha, Latisha, Kenisha, and Katherine/Catherine. Parents often read Katesha's meaning as a composite: "pure" joined with either "life" or the fragrant "cassia."
Katesha is extremely rare. Our whole dataset turns up only 1 recorded use, across 1 country.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
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