Kanisha

Girl name

Kanisha has been given to 2,603 babies in the U.S. since 1971. It peaked in 1990.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,603

Peak year

1990 (293 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1971

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

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

Tanishagirl

19,361 babies since 1967

Anishagirl

4,546 babies since 1968

Kenishagirl

4,024 babies since 1973

Names with a similar vibe

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

Korinagirl

2,605 babies since 1961

Kadiegirl

2,630 babies since 1975

Natashiagirl

2,631 babies since 1961

Caleygirl

2,632 babies since 1928

Sharitagirl

2,637 babies since 1955

Lakiagirl

2,639 babies since 1973

Laceegirl

2,557 babies since 1969

Mieshagirl

2,552 babies since 1970

Kanisha vs Korina ⚖Kanisha vs Kadie ⚖Kanisha vs Natashia ⚖Kanisha vs Caley ⚖

Sibling name ideas for Kanisha

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

Sisters

Micayla Natashia Caley Sharita

Brothers

Taran Gabino Devaughn Jaymes

FAQ

How popular is the name Kanisha?

Kanisha has been given to 2,603 babies in the U.S. since 1971. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Kanisha peak?

Kanisha peaked in 1990, when 293 babies were given the name.

Is Kanisha a girl or boy name?

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

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