How Many People Are Named Kenesha?
Complete statistics for the name Kenesha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kenesha is a very rare female name, with only 962 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 342,999 Americans. The majority of those named Kenesha are now in their thirties and forties, with the name peaking in popularity back in 1990.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, completion, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 37All 986 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
📜 Kenesha Through the Generations
Kenesha has been a stable presence in American naming trends since its peak in 1990 when 82 babies were given this name. Today, the name is most commonly found among adults aged 30 to 60, with 842 individuals falling into this age bracket. Interestingly, there are no known individuals over 60 years old with the name Kenesha, suggesting a relatively recent adoption of the name within the last few decades.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kenesha's American roots
📄 About the Name Kenesha
How Many People Have the Name Kenesha?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 962 people in the United States currently share the name Kenesha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 342,999 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kenesha a Common or Rare Name?
Kenesha 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 Kenesha Mean?
Kenesha 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 Kenesha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kenesha Most Popular?
The name Kenesha reached peak popularity in 1990, with 82 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 Kenesha?
Approximately 962 people named Kenesha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 986. That works out to roughly 1 in 342,999 Americans.
Is Kenesha a rare name?
Kenesha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 342,999 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kenesha mean?
Kenesha means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.
Is Kenesha more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kenesha are male and 100% are female.
When was Kenesha most popular?
Kenesha peaked in 1990 with 82 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.