Canisha
girl nameCanisha entered the US charts in 1972, peaked at #3097 in 1991, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1972–2025
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rank today
#3097
peak (1991)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #7084 |
| 1980s | #7478 |
| 1990s | #7207 |
| 2000s | #15352 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Canisha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Canisha alive today was born around 1990, making them about 35 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Canisha in 2025?
- Canisha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Canisha most popular?
- Canisha peaked in 1991, reaching #3097 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Canisha with classmates?
- Canisha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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