Kanesha
girl nameKanesha entered the US charts in 1972, peaked at #950 in 1990, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1972–2025
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rank today
#950
peak (1990)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4529 |
| 1980s | #2229 |
| 1990s | #1968 |
| 2000s | #8119 |
| 2010s | #13483 |
Living bearers
About 1,700 people named Kanesha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kanesha alive today was born around 1991, making them about 34 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kanesha in 2025?
- Kanesha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kanesha most popular?
- Kanesha peaked in 1990, reaching #950 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kanesha with classmates?
- Kanesha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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