How Many People Are Named Shanisha?
Complete statistics for the name Shanisha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shanisha is a very rare female name, with only 345 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 956,645 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1989 with 26 births, and since then, it's remained stable, sitting comfortably between classic and modern.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 38All 354 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: 1989Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shanisha Through the Generations
Shanisha has seen a steady presence through the decades, with its peak occurring in 1989 when 26 babies were given this name. Today, there are 345 individuals named Shanisha living in the United States, with most being between the ages of 30 and 60. This distribution suggests a generation of women born around the late 1970s and early 1980s, with fewer younger and older individuals carrying the name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shanisha's American roots
📄 About the Name Shanisha
How Many People Have the Name Shanisha?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 345 people in the United States currently share the name Shanisha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 956,645 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shanisha a Common or Rare Name?
Shanisha 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 Shanisha Mean?
Shanisha means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shanisha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Shanisha Most Popular?
The name Shanisha reached peak popularity in 1989, with 26 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 Shanisha?
Approximately 345 people named Shanisha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 354. That works out to roughly 1 in 956,645 Americans.
Is Shanisha a rare name?
Shanisha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 956,645 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shanisha mean?
Shanisha means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.
Is Shanisha more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shanisha are male and 100% are female.
When was Shanisha most popular?
Shanisha peaked in 1989 with 26 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.