girl's name
Kenesha
kuh-NEE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 986
Kenesha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2006 it was given to 7 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 82 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1975.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Kenesha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 117 |
| 1980s | 351 |
| 1990s | 442 |
| 2000s | 76 |
How Popular Is Kenesha?
In 2006, Kenesha was given to 7 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 Kenesha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kenesha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kenesha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kenesha
- English kuh-NEE-shuh
Sibling Names for Kenesha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kenesha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kenesha
How popular is the name Kenesha?
In 2006, Kenesha was given to 7 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 Kenesha a girl's or a boy's name?
Kenesha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kenesha?
Kenesha has 3 syllables.
When was Kenesha most popular?
Kenesha peaked in 1990, when 82 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.