Holding steady.
Popularity of Kinisha since 1974
Babies named Kinisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 37 |
| 1980s | 61 |
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kinisha is a modern American coinage that first appeared in Social Security records in 1974, a product of the inventive name-making trend of the 1970s. Its peak year was 1978, though it has never been common enough to rank nationally. The name reflects a familiar pattern: a melodic 'Ki-' beginning fused with the widely used '-isha' suffix, seen in names like Keisha and Tanisha. Kinisha has remained rare but consistent in usage, with a stable trajectory since the 1970s. Its bearers are not concentrated in any particular state, making it a truly scattered choice.
Kinisha first appeared in U.S. records in the mid-1970s, likely an invented name combining the popular prefix 'Ki-' (as in Kiana, Kina) with the fashionable '-isha' ending (popularized by names like Aisha and Tisha). Its usage peaked briefly in the late 1970s and has remained rare since. The name does not have a clear etymological root in any known language.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kini, Neesha, Kiki
Sibling names for Kinisha
Names that share Kinisha's style, for a brother or sister.
