Kenisha
Kenisha is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Handsome or fair; combining the root Ken with the feminine suffix -isha.
Origin and history
Kenisha is a modern American name created by blending the prefix Ken- (often inspired by Kenneth, meaning 'handsome') with the popular feminine suffix -isha. It gained traction in the late 20th century in the United States alongside similar inventive names. Usage of Kenisha has declined in recent years, making it an uncommon choice today.
Popularity in the United States
4,019 babies in the United States have been named Kenisha since 1880. It ranks #2788 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2047.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.3 %)
- IL (10.8 %)
- FL (10.1 %)
- TX (8.5 %)
- NY (7.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 916 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,135 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,382 |
| 2000-2010 | 386 |
| 2010-2019 | 146 |
| 2020-2029 | 54 |
Nicknames
Ken, Keni, Nisha
Fun facts
- Kenisha emerged in the mid-to-late 20th century as part of a broader trend of inventing melodic feminine names using the suffix -isha.
- The name experienced its highest usage in the United States during the late 1970s and 1980s.