How Many People Are Named Kanesha?
Complete statistics for the name Kanesha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kanesha is a very rare female name, with only 1,713 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 192,691 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1990 with 198 births, showing its stable presence over the decades.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and resourcefulness.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 36All 1,752 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1990Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kanesha Through the Generations
Kanesha has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1990, when 198 babies were given this name. Today, there are approximately 1,713 people named Kanesha living in the country, with an average age of 36 years. The age distribution shows a significant majority aged 30-60, indicating a generation of women who came of age during the name's peak popularity.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kanesha's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kanesha
How Many People Have the Name Kanesha?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,713 people in the United States currently share the name Kanesha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 192,691 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kanesha a Common or Rare Name?
Kanesha is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Kanesha Mean?
Kanesha means "creative variant of Aisha" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kanesha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kanesha Most Popular?
The name Kanesha reached peak popularity in 1990, with 198 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Kanesha?
Approximately 1,713 people named Kanesha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,752. That works out to roughly 1 in 192,691 Americans.
Is Kanesha a rare name?
Kanesha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 192,691 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kanesha mean?
Kanesha means "creative variant of Aisha" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kanesha more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kanesha are male and 100% are female.
When was Kanesha most popular?
Kanesha peaked in 1990 with 198 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.