Kaneisha

Girl name

Kaneisha has been given to 1,014 babies in the U.S. since 1977. It peaked in 1990.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,014

Peak year

1990 (127 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1977

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Kaneisha — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Kanishagirl

2,603 babies since 1971

Taneishagirl

2,038 babies since 1971

Kaneshagirl

1,752 babies since 1972

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Kaneisha.

Kerringirl

1,014 babies since 1950

Kamrygirl

1,013 babies since 1988

Angeleagirl

1,017 babies since 1953

Kirstigirl

1,010 babies since 1952

Lateishagirl

1,019 babies since 1971

Sherellegirl

1,020 babies since 1943

Bethanigirl

1,020 babies since 1967

Tairagirl

1,022 babies since 1965

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Sibling name ideas for Kaneisha

Same era and popularity as Kaneisha, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

Chara Angelea Sherelle Bethani

Brothers

Phong Sagar Hung Jarrel

FAQ

How popular is the name Kaneisha?

Kaneisha has been given to 1,014 babies in the U.S. since 1977. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Kaneisha peak?

Kaneisha peaked in 1990, when 127 babies were given the name.

Is Kaneisha a girl or boy name?

Kaneisha is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Kaneisha are girls).

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