Kanishka
Girl nameKanishka has been given to 75 babies in the U.S. since 2008. It peaked in 2013. In 2025, about 1 in 321,453 girls was named Kanishka.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
75
Peak year
2013 (14 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
2008
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Kanishka — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Kanishka.
Sibling name ideas for Kanishka
Same era and popularity as Kanishka, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Kanishka?
Kanishka has been given to 75 babies in the U.S. since 2008. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Kanishka peak?
Kanishka peaked in 2013, when 14 babies were given the name.
Is Kanishka a girl or boy name?
Kanishka is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Kanishka are girls).
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