Total births
26
Girls' name · since 1972
Khisha
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 26 babies named Khisha, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 26
- total births
- 1972–1980
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 77%
- born in that decade
Khisha sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 26 recorded since 1972.
Social Security Administration records show Khisha recorded 26 times among girls since 1972, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 1980.
- 26 total births
- 1972–1980 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 77% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
26 girls have been named Khisha since 1972, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1980.
- 26
- total births
- 1972–1980
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 77%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
77% of everyone ever named Khisha was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
8 babies were named Khisha in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Khisha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Khisha's SSA record in two at 1977 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1972, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1977 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Khisha at a glance
Last recorded 1980Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Khisha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–1980
- Peak year (1977)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 9 years of records
Khisha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Khisha's strongest decade.
20 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 77% of all-time use.
Khisha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
20 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 20 births (77% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Khisha? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 26 babies named Khisha. The most recent recorded year was 1980. Its busiest year on record was 1977, with 8 births.
When was Khisha most popular? ▼
Khisha was most popular in the 1970s decade with 20 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
How long has the name Khisha been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Khisha since 1972 -- 9 years through the most recent 1980 data.
What names are similar to Khisha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Khia, Khiara, Khiana, Khiya, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Khisha's data
- Khisha's decade-level peak was the 1970s (20 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Khisha
Nearby Names Like Khisha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Khisha
Khia Girl
#8095 871 births
Khiara Girl
#7414 536 births
Khiana Girl
379 births
Khiya Girl
#10650 317 births
Khira Girl
304 births
Compare Khisha side by side: Khisha vs Khia Khisha vs Khiara Khisha vs Khiana
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, 1972–1980 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Khisha: Baby Name Since 1972 - 26 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/khisha. 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 Khisha 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.