girl's name
Kenishia
kuh-NEE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 84
Kenishia is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1997 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 1991, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1976.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Kenishia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 50 |
How Popular Is Kenishia?
In 1997, Kenishia 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 Kenishia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kenishia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kenishia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kenishia
- English kuh-NEE-shuh
Sibling Names for Kenishia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kenishia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kenishia
How popular is the name Kenishia?
In 1997, Kenishia 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 Kenishia a girl's or a boy's name?
Kenishia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kenishia?
Kenishia has 3 syllables.
When was Kenishia most popular?
Kenishia peaked in 1991, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.