girl's name
Karnisha
kar-NEE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 80
Karnisha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1996 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 1993, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1984.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Karnisha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 20 |
| 1990s | 60 |
How Popular Is Karnisha?
In 1996, Karnisha 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 Karnisha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Karnisha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Karnisha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Karnisha
- English kar-NEE-shuh
Sibling Names for Karnisha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Karnisha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Karnisha
How popular is the name Karnisha?
In 1996, Karnisha 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 Karnisha a girl's or a boy's name?
Karnisha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Karnisha?
Karnisha has 3 syllables.
When was Karnisha most popular?
Karnisha peaked in 1993, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.