NAME PROFILE
Brigida
Derived from the Swahili verb 'chekesha,' it means 'to make one laugh.' This name characterizes a person who is naturally radiant and possesses a joyful spirit, often being the source of happiness and lightheartedness in their community.
Key Stats
| Total births | 660 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1928 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1919 |
| Most recent | 2006 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 67%CA — 20%NY — 13%AK — 0%PA — 0%
Notable People
Chekesha Van Putten (Beauty Queen and Miss US Virgin Islands Universe) · Chekesha Williams (Published Children's Author) · Chekesha Kidd (Investment Banker and Healthcare Executive) · Chekesha Liddell (Academic and Materials Science Researcher) · Chekesha A. Moore (Distinguished Attorney and Legal Advocate)
Nicknames & Diminutives
CheKeshaKiki
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