Total births
628
Girls' name · since 1964
Kisa
628 babies named Kisa in U.S. Social Security records since 1964, with the highest year being 1978. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 628
- total births
- 1964–2023
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
628 girls have been named Kisa since 1964, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kisa has been recorded 628 times among girls since 1964, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1964 to 2023.
- 628 total births
- 1964–2023 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
628 girls have been named Kisa since 1964, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2023.
- 628
- total births
- 1964–2023
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Kisa was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
30 babies were named Kisa in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Kisa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kisa's SSA record in two at 1990 and the more recent half accounts for 35% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 65%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1967, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1978 peak of 30, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kisa at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1964
Kisa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–2023
- Peak year (1978)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 60 years of records
Kisa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Kisa's strongest decade.
218 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Kisa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 50
1960s
50 births
- 1970s
1970s
218 births
- 1980s
1980s
140 births
- 1990s 42
1990s
42 births
- 2000s 72
2000s
72 births
- 2010s 82
2010s
82 births
- 2020s 24
2020s
24 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 218 births (35% of all-time use).
How Kisa 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 Kisa's total volume
Kisa vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kisa by state
Where Kisa concentrates geographically, total births since 1964
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.8% |
Mississippi share of Kisa's total US births 0.8%
Even split
5 of 628 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kisa? ▼
Since 1964, Social Security records show 628 babies named Kisa. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 1978, with 30 births.
When was Kisa most popular? ▼
Kisa was most popular in the 1970s decade with 218 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
Where is Kisa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kisa are Mississippi (5 births), North Carolina (5 births).
How long has the name Kisa been used? ▼
Kisa has been recorded in Social Security data since 1964, spanning 60 years of data through 2023.
What names are similar to Kisa? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kisha, Kishia, Kismet, Kissy, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kisa's data
- Kisa's decade-level peak was the 1970s (218 total births); usage has since declined to 24 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Kisas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi 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 Kisa
Nearby Names Like Kisa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kisa
Kisha Girl
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Kishia Girl
273 births
Kismet Girl
#13716 192 births
Kissy Girl
136 births
Kissie Girl
100 births
Compare Kisa side by side: Kisa vs Kisha Kisa vs Kishia Kisa vs Kismet
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1964–2023 (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. "Kisa: Baby Name Since 1964 - 628 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kisa. 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 Kisa 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.