girl's name
Kaniesha
kuh-NEE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 259
Kaniesha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2006 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1990, when 29 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1977.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Kaniesha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 59 |
| 1990s | 167 |
| 2000s | 23 |
How Popular Is Kaniesha?
In 2006, Kaniesha was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Kaniesha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kaniesha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kaniesha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kaniesha
- English kuh-NEE-shuh
Sibling Names for Kaniesha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kaniesha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kaniesha
How popular is the name Kaniesha?
In 2006, Kaniesha was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Kaniesha a girl's or a boy's name?
Kaniesha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kaniesha?
Kaniesha has 3 syllables.
When was Kaniesha most popular?
Kaniesha peaked in 1990, when 29 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.