Kanisha
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Not recorded
- Origin
- English
Kanisha is a name traditionally given to a girl of English origin. Our sources do not preserve a single agreed-upon literal translation for this particular name, so we list its meaning as unrecorded rather than guess at one. Browse more English baby names or search the full library by meaning.
Kanisha Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,603 baby girls have been named Kanisha. The name peaked in 1990 with 293 US births that year (rank #717). In 2024, ranked #16373 nationally — 15,656 places below its 1990 peak.
Top States for Kanisha
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Kanisha births are: California (177), Illinois (132), Texas (132).
Other English-Origin Names Like Kanisha
If you like Kanisha's English origin, consider these related names: Aaric, Aarika, Aarshiya, Aase, Aasiya. Browse all English names →
7-Letter Names Starting with K
Names with Kanisha's exact length and starting letter: Kachada, Kachina, Kadeen,, Kadeer,, Kadence.
Quick Facts About Kanisha
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenisha | Feminine Variant Of Ken: (Royal Obligation:Clear Water). | Female | English |
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Compare Kanisha to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Kanisha against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).