Total births
23
Girls' name · since 1978
Caisha
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 23 babies named Caisha, peaking in 2003. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 23
- total births
- 1978–2003
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
Caisha sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 23 recorded since 1978.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Caisha has been recorded 23 times among girls since 1978, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2003.
- 23 total births
- 1978–2003 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
23 girls have been named Caisha since 1978, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2003.
- 23
- total births
- 1978–2003
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Caisha was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
7 babies were named Caisha in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
Caisha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Caisha's SSA record in two at 1997 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1978, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2003 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Caisha at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
2003
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Caisha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2003
- Peak year (2003)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Caisha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Caisha's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Caisha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
11 births
- 2000s
2000s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 11 births (48% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Caisha? ▼
23 babies have been named Caisha since 1978. It was last recorded in 2003. The peak year was 2003 with 7 births.
When was Caisha most popular? ▼
Caisha was most popular in the 1990s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
How long has the name Caisha been used? ▼
Caisha has been recorded in Social Security data since 1978, spanning 26 years of data through 2003.
What names are similar to Caisha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Caitlin, Caitlyn, Cailyn, Caitlynn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Caisha's data
- Caisha's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (11 total births) through the 2000s (7) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Caisha
Nearby Names Like Caisha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Caisha
Caitlin Girl
#1688 112,143 births
Caitlyn Girl
#2352 52,603 births
Cailyn Girl
#3297 5,549 births
Caitlynn Girl
#7735 4,947 births
Cailey Girl
#5356 3,857 births
Compare Caisha side by side: Caisha vs Caitlin Caisha vs Caitlyn Caisha vs Cailyn
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1978–2003 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Caisha: Baby Name Since 1978 - 23 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/caisha. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Caisha draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.