boy's name
Kanish
- Gender Boy
- Letters 6
- Births on record 55
Kanish is a boy's name. In 2024 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2016, when 7 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2012.
Kanish Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2010s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 24 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 4 |
How Popular Is Kanish?
In 2024, Kanish was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Kanish Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Kanish
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kanish Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kanish over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling Names for Kanish
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kanish — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kanish
How popular is the name Kanish?
In 2024, Kanish was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Kanish a girl's or a boy's name?
Kanish is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
When was Kanish most popular?
Kanish peaked in 2016, when 7 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.