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Katisha

Derived from the Old English words for 'reed' and 'ford,' it formally means 'the ford of reeds.' This name suggests a person who is a natural bridge-builder, combining a grounded, earth-centric personality with the steady strength needed to help others cross life's difficult passages.

Key Stats

Total births774
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year1981
Peak generationMillennial
First recorded1971
Most recent1990
Syllables3
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

TX — 27%NC — 27%NY — 20%FL — 20%CA — 7%

Notable People

Rayford Logan (Influential African-American historian and pan-Africanist) · Rayford 'Ray' Guy (Preeminent NFL punter and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee) · Rayford Barnes (Prolific character actor known for Westerns like 'The Wild Bunch') · Rayford Young (Collegiate basketball standout and father of NBA player Trae Young) · Rayford Whittingham (Professional English footballer known for his tenure with Portsmouth)

Nicknames & Diminutives

RayFordFordyRaif

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