How Many People Are Named Kenisha?

Complete statistics for the name Kenisha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Kenisha
Very Rare
Old English

Kenisha means 'supplanter' and is very rare, with only 1 in 84,343 Americans bearing this name. There are approximately 3,913 people named Kenisha living in the US today, and the name peaked in popularity back in 1978.

~3,913
Living in US
1 in 84,343
Americans
1978
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Supplanter
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Determined Strong Confident
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,913
Worldwide Bearers
#103,770
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
34
🇹🇭 Thailand
7
🇨🇳 China
3
🇿🇦 South Africa
3
🇵🇭 Philippines
3
🇳🇴 Norway
2
🇸🇪 Sweden
2
🇩🇪 Germany
2
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
1
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
5 (0%)
♀ Female
3,908 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 37
821
Would be under 30 (20%)
3,194
Would be 30–60 (80%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 4,015 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: 1978

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
42
Modern Appeal
58
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Kenisha Through the Generations

Kenisha, a name with origins tracing back to Old English, has seen its peak in 1978 when 313 babies were given this name. Today, it's considered very rare, with only 3,913 individuals carrying it across the United States. The majority of those named Kenisha are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a steady presence among adults but a declining trend among younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 284
Illinois 271
Florida 254
Texas 215
New York 197
Georgia 163
Louisiana 140
Michigan 137
Mississippi 121
North Carolina 107

✨ Similar Names to Kenisha

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kenisha's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Kenisha

How Many People Have the Name Kenisha?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,913 people in the United States currently share the name Kenisha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 84,343 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kenisha a Common or Rare Name?

Kenisha 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 Kenisha Mean?

Kenisha means "supplanter" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kenisha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Kenisha Most Popular?

The name Kenisha reached peak popularity in 1978, with 313 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 Kenisha?

Approximately 3,913 people named Kenisha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,015. That works out to roughly 1 in 84,343 Americans.

Is Kenisha a rare name?

Kenisha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 84,343 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kenisha mean?

Kenisha means "supplanter" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Kenisha more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kenisha are male and 100% are female.

When was Kenisha most popular?

Kenisha peaked in 1978 with 313 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US3,913
All-Time Births4,015
1 in X1 in 84,343
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age37
Peak Year1978
World Rank#103,770
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.