Kanisha
girl nameKanisha entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #714 in 1990, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1971–2025
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rank today
#714
peak (1990)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #3383 |
| 1980s | #1614 |
| 1990s | #1614 |
| 2000s | #6923 |
| 2010s | #11622 |
| 2020s | #13305 |
Living bearers
About 2,500 people named Kanisha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kanisha 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 Kanisha in 2025?
- Kanisha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kanisha most popular?
- Kanisha peaked in 1990, reaching #714 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kanisha with classmates?
- Kanisha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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