How Many People Are Named Kisha?

Complete statistics for the name Kisha in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Kisha
Very Rare
6,664
Estimated People
1 in 49,520
1 in X Americans
1975
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
12 (0%)
♀ Female
6,652 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 47

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 90
Arkansas 21
Arizona 11
California 449
Colorado 17
Connecticut 10
DC 156
Delaware 12
Florida 150
Georgia 212
Hawaii 5
Illinois 287
Indiana 102
Kansas 5
Kentucky 38
Louisiana 206
Massachusetts 12
Maryland 135
Michigan 176
Missouri 49
Mississippi 95
North Carolina 340
New Jersey 328
Nevada 5
New York 1,005
Ohio 248
Oklahoma 6
Pennsylvania 239
South Carolina 143
Tennessee 115
Texas 300
Virginia 183
Washington 13
West Virginia 5
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Kisha

How Many People Have the Name Kisha in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,664 people in the United States currently share the name Kisha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 49,520 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Kisha a Common or Rare Name?

Kisha is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Kisha Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Kisha are covered in full on the Kisha name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Kisha Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Kisha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Kisha is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Kisha Most Popular?

The name Kisha reached peak popularity in 1975, with 478 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Kisha Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Kisha across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Kisha?

Approximately 6,664 people in the United States share the name Kisha, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Kisha a rare name?

Kisha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 49,520 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kisha mean?

The meaning and origin of Kisha is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Kisha more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kisha are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Kisha most popular?

The name Kisha reached its peak in 1975, with 478 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People6,664
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 49,520
GenderFemale
Avg Age47
Peak Year1975
Male %0%
Female %100%

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