How Many People Are Named Kanisha?
Complete statistics for the name Kanisha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kanisha, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 129,789 Americans today, making it truly unique among names. With around 2,543 people named Kanisha living in the US, this name peaked in popularity back in 1990.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 represents compassion, understanding, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 36All 2,603 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: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kanisha Through the Generations
Kanisha, a name that's been around since the early 1900s, saw its peak in 1990 with 293 births. Since then, it's seen a steady decline, but it still holds a special place among those named Kanisha, with most being in their thirties and forties. The name's current generation is quite diverse, with 441 under 30 and 2,162 aged between 30 and 60, showing a strong presence among adults.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kanisha's American roots
📄 About the Name Kanisha
How Many People Have the Name Kanisha?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,543 people in the United States currently share the name Kanisha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 129,789 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kanisha a Common or Rare Name?
Kanisha 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 Kanisha Mean?
Kanisha means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kanisha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kanisha Most Popular?
The name Kanisha reached peak popularity in 1990, with 293 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Kanisha?
Approximately 2,543 people named Kanisha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,603. That works out to roughly 1 in 129,789 Americans.
Is Kanisha a rare name?
Kanisha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 129,789 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kanisha mean?
Kanisha means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.
Is Kanisha more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kanisha are male and 100% are female.
When was Kanisha most popular?
Kanisha peaked in 1990 with 293 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.