Kaniesha
girl nameKaniesha entered the US charts in 1977, peaked at #3623 in 1990, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1977–2025
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rank today
#3623
peak (1990)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #9701 |
| 1980s | #8093 |
| 1990s | #6808 |
| 2000s | #12101 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Kaniesha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kaniesha alive today was born around 1992, making them about 33 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kaniesha in 2025?
- Kaniesha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kaniesha most popular?
- Kaniesha peaked in 1990, reaching #3623 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kaniesha with classmates?
- Kaniesha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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