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Kyshana

Female

« Kyshana is an African American name derived from Ki-Shana, an African name meaning 'shining bright like the morning sun'. Popularized in the United States during the 1970s, it signifies strength, beauty, and positivity. Pronounced /kiːˈʃɑːnə/, it can be shortened to Kysha or Shana for everyday use. »

#65515 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

Kyshana is a unique and captivating name of African American origin, derived from the African Ki-Shana, which means 'shining bright like the morning sun'. This name gained popularity in the United States during the 1970s and has since been embraced by many families who appreciate its distinctive sound and meaningful origin. Kyshana is often associated with strength, beauty, and positivity, reflecting the qualities of its namesake, the sun's brilliant light. The name consists of three syllables, /kiːˈʃɑːnə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet, which can be pronounced as kih-SHAH-nuh or kee-SHAH-nuh. It is frequently shortened to Kysha or Shana for informal use, providing versatility and flexibility in its usage.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Kyshana since 1880

Total births
5
Total since 1880
Peak year
1991
5 births
in 1991
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0% →
vs previous 5 years