Total births
80
Girls' name · since 1977
Kynisha
80 babies named Kynisha in U.S. Social Security records since 1977, with the highest year being 1991. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 80
- total births
- 1977–1996
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
Kynisha is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 80 have been recorded since 1977.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kynisha has been recorded 80 times among girls since 1977, 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 1977 to 1996.
- 80 total births
- 1977–1996 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
80 girls have been named Kynisha since 1977, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 1996.
- 80
- total births
- 1977–1996
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Kynisha was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
11 babies were named Kynisha in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Kynisha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kynisha splits its recorded history at 1986: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1978 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1991 peak of 11 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kynisha at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Kynisha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–1996
- Peak year (1991)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Kynisha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Kynisha's strongest decade.
36 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Kynisha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
22 births
- 1980s
1980s
22 births
- 1990s
1990s
36 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 36 births (45% of all-time use).
Kynisha by state
Where Kynisha concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 13 | 16.3% |
Louisiana share of Kynisha's total US births 16.3%
13 of 80 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kynisha? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 80 babies named Kynisha. The most recent recorded year was 1996. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 11 births.
When was Kynisha most popular? ▼
Kynisha was most popular in the 1990s decade with 36 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Kynisha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kynisha are Louisiana (13 births).
How long has the name Kynisha been used? ▼
Kynisha has been recorded in Social Security data since 1977, spanning 20 years of data through 1996.
What names are similar to Kynisha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kyndall, Kynlee, Kyndal, Kyndra, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kynisha's data
- Louisiana records the most Kynishas (13 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana 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 Kynisha
Nearby Names Like Kynisha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kynisha
Kyndall Girl
#1515 6,428 births
Kynlee Girl
#1324 6,242 births
Kyndal Girl
#3598 4,688 births
Kyndra Girl
2,404 births
Kynslee Girl
#2343 2,147 births
Compare Kynisha side by side: Kynisha vs Kyndall Kynisha vs Kynlee Kynisha vs Kyndal
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, 1977–1996 (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. "Kynisha: Baby Name Since 1977 - 80 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kynisha. 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 Kynisha 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.