Holding steady.
Popularity of Kimisha since 1977
Babies named Kimisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 27 |
| 1980s | 109 |
| 1990s | 45 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kimisha first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1977, reflecting a trend in African American communities for coinages combining the popular element 'Kim-' with the suffix '-isha.' Its peak year was 1980, during a time when such names were widely embraced. Although it has never ranked in the top 1,000, its trajectory has remained stable, and for a period it was a recognizable variant of the Akan day name for a Friday-born girl, Kumesa. The name carries a modern, melodic quality while also offering a nod to West African heritage.
Kimisha is a variant of Akua, a traditional Akan day name given to a girl born on a Friday, with the Fante variant being Kumesa or Kimisha. In the African American naming tradition, it also arises as a blend of the popular prefix 'Kim-' and the suffix '-isha,' which gained prominence in the 1970s and 1980s. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1977 and saw its highest usage around 1980.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kim, Kimi, Misha
Sibling names for Kimisha
Names that share Kimisha's style, for a brother or sister.
