Knisha
A girl's name of American origin with 12 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Knisha, you're looking at a name that fewer than 12 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The open, warm ending gives Knisha a crisp, modern feel that pairs easily with most surnames.
Knisha is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Knisha is a girl's baby name of American origin, a creative phonetic name popular in African American communities.
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In the American context, Knisha is a girl's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1977–1978). Its American roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 12 total births, Knisha exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Knisha has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1977.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12 | — |
The Story of Knisha
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1978, Knisha is a Gen X staple. Girls named Knisha are most likely born between 1977 and 1978.
How rare is Knisha?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Knisha is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1977, peaked in the 1970s with 12 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 1977–1978)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 7 | #8069 |
| 1977 | 5 | #10406 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1977–1978