Holding steady.
Popularity of Kenesha since 1975
Babies named Kenesha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 117 |
| 1980s | 351 |
| 1990s | 442 |
| 2000s | 76 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kenesha is a modern American name that first appeared on the Social Security Administration's records in 1975, a time when inventive names with the -isha suffix were gaining popularity. It reached its highest usage in 1990, the peak year for this particular coinage, but has since declined sharply. The name was never in the top 1000, reflecting its rarity even at its most popular. Today, Kenesha is uncommon, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with late-20th-century flair.
Kenesha is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1975. It appears to be a variant of the popular 1970s-era name Keisha, which itself derives from the African American coinage tradition, possibly influenced by the -isha suffix found in names like Tanisha. The peak usage of Kenesha occurred in 1990, reflecting a broader trend of similar-sounding names in that period. There is no known earlier etymology or traditional language of origin.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kena, Neesh, Keke
Sibling names for Kenesha
Names that share Kenesha's style, for a brother or sister.
