Total births
1,030
Girls' name · since 1970
Kaisha
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 1,030 babies named Kaisha, peaking in 1998. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,030
- total births
- 1970–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1,030 girls have been named Kaisha since 1970, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kaisha has been recorded 1,030 times among girls since 1970, 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 1970 to 2025.
- 1,030 total births
- 1970–2025 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,030 girls have been named Kaisha since 1970, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2025.
- 1,030
- total births
- 1970–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Kaisha was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
47 babies were named Kaisha in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
Kaisha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kaisha's SSA record in two at 1996 and the more recent half accounts for 40% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 60%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2017, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1998 peak of 47, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kaisha at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1998
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Kaisha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2025
- Peak year (1998)
- 47
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Kaisha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kaisha's strongest decade.
348 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Kaisha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
144 births
- 1980s
1980s
261 births
- 1990s
1990s
348 births
- 2000s
2000s
171 births
- 2010s 67
2010s
67 births
- 2020s 39
2020s
39 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 348 births (34% of all-time use).
How Kaisha compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Kaisha's total volume
Kaisha vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kaisha by state
Where Kaisha concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 30 | 2.9% |
| #2 | California | | 13 | 1.3% |
| #3 | Texas | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Washington | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #5 | Louisiana | | 9 | 0.9% |
New York share of Kaisha's total US births 2.9%
Even split
30 of 1,030 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kaisha? ▼
1,030 babies have been named Kaisha since 1970. It was last recorded in 2025. The peak year was 1998 with 47 births.
When was Kaisha most popular? ▼
Kaisha was most popular in the 1990s decade with 348 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
Where is Kaisha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kaisha are New York (30 births), California (13 births), Texas (10 births).
How long has the name Kaisha been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kaisha since 1970 -- 56 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Kaisha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kaitlyn, Kaitlin, Kailey, Kaia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kaisha's data
- Kaisha's decade-level peak was the 1990s (348 total births); usage has since declined to 39 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Kaishas (30 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- 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 Kaisha
Nearby Names Like Kaisha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kaisha
Kaitlyn Girl
#650 166,689 births
Kaitlin Girl
#4931 57,355 births
Kailey Girl
#1285 27,244 births
Kaia Girl
#180 20,909 births
Kaitlynn Girl
#3490 16,419 births
Compare Kaisha side by side: Kaisha vs Kaitlyn Kaisha vs Kaitlin Kaisha vs Kailey
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1970–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kaisha: Baby Name Since 1970 - 1,030 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kaisha. 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 Kaisha 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 July 2026.