NAME PROFILE
Shu
A modern variant of Keisha, derived from the Hebrew Keziah meaning 'cassia tree' or 'cinnamon'. This name belongs to a person with a spicy, vibrant personality who brings warmth and flavor to everyone they meet.
Key Stats
| Total births | 95 |
| Gender | Male (6% / 94%) |
| Peak year | 1992 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1992 |
| Most recent | 1992 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | African-American, Hebrew |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Kysha Brown (Award-winning poet and author) · Kysha Harris (Renowned food editor and culinary consultant) · Kysha Smith (Prominent community advocate and youth leader) · Kysha Woods (Influential digital media strategist) · Kysha Miller (Contemporary abstract visual artist)
Nicknames & Diminutives
KyKikiShay
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