Kenisha
Every Kenisha since 1973 — 4,024 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kenisha
Kenisha is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,506 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 4,024 American babies have been named Kenisha. Its peak came in 1978, when 313 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kenisha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kenisha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,506 | — | — |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,381 | — | — |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,281 | — | — |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,806 | — | — |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,386 | — | — |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,241 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | #16,805 | — | — |
| 2018 | 12 | #8,902 | — | — |
| 2017 | 17 | #6,951 | — | — |
| 2016 | 21 | #6,080 | — | — |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,235 | — | — |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,286 | — | — |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,813 | — | — |
| 2012 | 15 | #8,028 | — | — |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,616 | — | — |
| 2010 | 21 | #6,290 | — | — |
| 2009 | 21 | #6,431 | — | — |
| 2008 | 28 | #5,215 | — | — |
| 2007 | 33 | #4,521 | — | — |
| 2006 | 32 | #4,521 | — | — |
| 2005 | 35 | #4,070 | — | — |
| 2004 | 37 | #3,867 | — | — |
| 2003 | 56 | #2,785 | — | — |
| 2002 | 52 | #2,872 | — | — |
| 2001 | 50 | #2,901 | — | — |
| 2000 | 42 | #3,239 | — | — |
| 1995 | 112 | #1,443 | — | — |
| 1990 | 221 | #879 | — | — |
| 1985 | 123 | #1,160 | — | — |
| 1980 | 122 | #1,120 | — | — |
| 1975 | 29 | #2,638 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kenisha in 2025?
Kenisha ranked #10,506 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kenisha?
4,024 babies have been named Kenisha in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kenisha most popular?
Kenisha peaked in 1978, when 313 newborns received the name.
Is Kenisha a boy or girl name?
Kenisha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kenisha rising or falling?
Kenisha is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.