Holding steady.
Popularity of Canisha since 1972
Babies named Canisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 40 |
| 1980s | 79 |
| 1990s | 146 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Canisha is a modern American name that first appeared in official records in 1972, reflecting the trend of creating new names by combining popular sounds. Its peak usage came in 1991, with a trajectory that has since stabilized or declined. Like many similar coinages, Canisha demonstrates how parents in the late 20th century combined familiar elements to craft distinct identities for their children. The name's top states of usage are not recorded, but it remains a rare choice, illustrating the diverse naming practices across the United States.
Canisha is likely a modern American coinage, created by blending the popular prefix 'Ca-' with the fashionable suffix '-nisha', which appears in names like Tanisha. It emerged in the 1970s and saw peak usage in 1991. The name does not have a known meaning in any established language.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cani, Neesh, Nisha
Sibling names for Canisha
Names that share Canisha's style, for a brother or sister.
