Total births
1,014
Girls' name · since 1977
Kaneisha
Kaneisha has 1,014 recorded births since 1977 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1990 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,014
- total births
- 1977–2009
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
Kaneisha sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,014 recorded since 1977.
Social Security Administration records show Kaneisha recorded 1,014 times among girls since 1977, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2009.
- 1,014 total births
- 1977–2009 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 61% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,014 girls have been named Kaneisha since 1977, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2009.
- 1,014
- total births
- 1977–2009
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
61% of everyone ever named Kaneisha was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
127 babies were named Kaneisha in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Kaneisha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kaneisha's SSA record in two at 1993 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2005, with only 7 births recorded -- set against the 1990 peak of 127, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kaneisha at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Kaneisha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2009
- Peak year (1990)
- 127
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Kaneisha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kaneisha's strongest decade.
622 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 61% of all-time use.
Kaneisha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 38
1970s
38 births
- 1980s 230
1980s
230 births
- 1990s
1990s
622 births
- 2000s 124
2000s
124 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 622 births (61% of all-time use).
How Kaneisha 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 Kaneisha's total volume
Kaneisha vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kaneisha by state
Where Kaneisha concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 42 | 4.1% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 40 | 3.9% |
| #3 | Texas | | 39 | 3.8% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 25 | 2.5% |
| #5 | South Carolina | | 25 | 2.5% |
| #6 | Louisiana | | 16 | 1.6% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 15 | 1.5% |
| #8 | Michigan | | 12 | 1.2% |
Florida share of Kaneisha's total US births 4.1%
Even split
42 of 1,014 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 18 reporting states.
Kaneisha appears in 18 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kaneisha? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 1,014 babies named Kaneisha. The most recent recorded year was 2009. Its busiest year on record was 1990, with 127 births.
When was Kaneisha most popular? ▼
Kaneisha was most popular in the 1990s decade with 622 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Kaneisha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kaneisha are Florida (42 births), Georgia (40 births), Texas (39 births).
How long has the name Kaneisha been used? ▼
Records for Kaneisha go back to 1977, giving 33 years of history through 2009.
What names are similar to Kaneisha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kandice, Kandace, Kandi, Kandy, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kaneisha's data
- Kaneisha's decade-level peak was the 1990s (622 total births); usage has since declined to 124 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Kaneishas (42 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Kaneisha
Nearby Names Like Kaneisha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kaneisha
Kandice Girl
6,823 births
Kandace Girl
#13677 6,323 births
Kandi Girl
5,547 births
Kandy Girl
#13675 5,306 births
Kandis Girl
2,727 births
Compare Kaneisha side by side: Kaneisha vs Kandice Kaneisha vs Kandace Kaneisha vs Kandi
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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, 1977–2009 (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. "Kaneisha: Baby Name Since 1977 - 1,014 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kaneisha. 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 Kaneisha 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.