Total births
216
Girls' name · since 1973
Kyisha
Since 1973, U.S. Social Security records show 216 babies named Kyisha, peaking in 1979. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 216
- total births
- 1973–2001
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
216 girls have been named Kyisha since 1973, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kyisha has been recorded 216 times among girls since 1973, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. 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 2001.
- 216 total births
- 1973–2001 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
216 girls have been named Kyisha since 1973, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2001.
- 216
- total births
- 1973–2001
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Kyisha was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
16 babies were named Kyisha in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Kyisha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kyisha's SSA record in two at 1987 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1973, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1979 peak of 16, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kyisha at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Kyisha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2001
- Peak year (1979)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Kyisha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Kyisha's strongest decade.
91 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Kyisha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
38 births
- 1980s
1980s
91 births
- 1990s
1990s
82 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 91 births (42% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kyisha? ▼
Since 1973, Social Security records show 216 babies named Kyisha. The most recent recorded year was 2001. Its busiest year on record was 1979, with 16 births.
When was Kyisha most popular? ▼
Kyisha was most popular in the 1980s decade with 91 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
How long has the name Kyisha been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kyisha since 1973 -- 29 years through the most recent 2001 data.
What names are similar to Kyisha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kyia, Kyiah, Kyilee, Kyiesha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kyisha's data
- Kyisha's decade-level peak was the 1980s (91 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- 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 Kyisha
Nearby Names Like Kyisha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kyisha
Kyia Girl
#10483 1,055 births
Kyiah Girl
#9878 443 births
Kyilee Girl
151 births
Kyiesha Girl
146 births
Kyira Girl
109 births
Compare Kyisha side by side: Kyisha vs Kyia Kyisha vs Kyiah Kyisha vs Kyilee
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, 1973–2001 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kyisha: Baby Name Since 1973 - 216 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kyisha. 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 Kyisha 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.