Total births
360
Girls' name · since 1971
Karisha
360 babies named Karisha in U.S. Social Security records since 1971, with the highest year being 1989. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 360
- total births
- 1971–2017
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
360 girls have been named Karisha since 1971, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Karisha recorded 360 times among girls since 1971, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2017.
- 360 total births
- 1971–2017 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
360 girls have been named Karisha since 1971, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2017.
- 360
- total births
- 1971–2017
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Karisha was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
23 babies were named Karisha in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Karisha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Karisha splits its recorded history at 1986: 59% of all births land in the more recent half, 41% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1971 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1989 peak of 23 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Karisha at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Karisha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2017
- Peak year (1989)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Karisha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Karisha's strongest decade.
147 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Karisha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
77 births
- 1980s
1980s
147 births
- 1990s
1990s
124 births
- 2000s 7
2000s
7 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 147 births (41% of all-time use).
Karisha by state
Where Karisha concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 1.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 1.4% |
California share of Karisha's total US births 1.4%
Even split
5 of 360 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Karisha? ▼
Karisha has been given to 360 babies in the U.S. since 1971, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2017. 23 babies were born in 1989, its single highest year.
When was Karisha most popular? ▼
Karisha was most popular in the 1980s decade with 147 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Karisha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Karisha are California (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Karisha been used? ▼
Karisha has been recorded in Social Security data since 1971, spanning 47 years of data through 2017.
What names are similar to Karisha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Karen, Kara, Karla, Karina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Karisha's data
- Karisha's decade-level peak was the 1980s (147 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Karishas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Karisha
Nearby Names Like Karisha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Karisha
Karen Girl
#1251 987,989 births
Kara Girl
#990 101,743 births
Karla Girl
#733 91,586 births
Karina Girl
#772 61,464 births
Kari Girl
#1843 59,696 births
Compare Karisha side by side: Karisha vs Karen Karisha vs Kara Karisha vs Karla
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, 1971–2017 (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. "Karisha: Baby Name Since 1971 - 360 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/karisha. 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 Karisha 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.