Total births
452
Girls' name · since 1973
Kaneshia
Kaneshia has 452 recorded births since 1973 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1990 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 452
- total births
- 1973–1999
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
Kaneshia sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 452 recorded since 1973.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kaneshia has been recorded 452 times among girls since 1973, 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 1973 to 1999.
- 452 total births
- 1973–1999 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 58% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
452 girls have been named Kaneshia since 1973, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 1999.
- 452
- total births
- 1973–1999
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Kaneshia was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
80 babies were named Kaneshia in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Kaneshia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kaneshia's SSA record in two at 1988 and the more recent half accounts for 67% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 33%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1973, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1990 peak of 80, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kaneshia at a glance
Last recorded 1999Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Kaneshia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–1999
- Peak year (1990)
- 80
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Kaneshia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kaneshia's strongest decade.
260 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Kaneshia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 35
1970s
35 births
- 1980s
1980s
157 births
- 1990s
1990s
260 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 260 births (58% of all-time use).
Kaneshia by state
Where Kaneshia concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 33 | 7.3% |
| #2 | Mississippi | | 20 | 4.4% |
| #3 | Texas | | 16 | 3.5% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 8 | 1.8% |
| #5 | Louisiana | | 6 | 1.3% |
| #6 | Tennessee | | 6 | 1.3% |
Georgia share of Kaneshia's total US births 7.3%
Even split
33 of 452 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kaneshia? ▼
452 babies have been named Kaneshia since 1973. It was last recorded in 1999. The peak year was 1990 with 80 births.
When was Kaneshia most popular? ▼
Kaneshia was most popular in the 1990s decade with 260 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Kaneshia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kaneshia are Georgia (33 births), Mississippi (20 births), Texas (16 births).
How long has the name Kaneshia been used? ▼
Records for Kaneshia go back to 1973, giving 27 years of history through 1999.
What names are similar to Kaneshia? ▼
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 Kaneshia's data
- Georgia records the most Kaneshias (33 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Kaneshia
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kaneshia
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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, 1973–1999 (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. "Kaneshia: Baby Name Since 1973 - 452 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kaneshia. 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 Kaneshia 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.