Kanesha

Girl name

Kanesha has been given to 1,752 babies in the U.S. since 1972. It peaked in 1990.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,752

Peak year

1990 (198 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1972

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

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

5,307 babies since 1969

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

1,756 babies since 1913

1,748 babies since 1980

1,747 babies since 1929

1,747 babies since 1935

1,758 babies since 1917

1,744 babies since 1968

1,761 babies since 1953

1,742 babies since 1977

How popular is the name Kanesha?

Kanesha has been given to 1,752 babies in the U.S. since 1972. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Kanesha peak?

Kanesha peaked in 1990, when 198 babies were given the name.

Is Kanesha a girl or boy name?

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

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