Girl nameNot in the current top charts
Canisha
3 syllablesPeak year: 19917 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Canisha's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Canisha's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Canisha |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1979 | 15 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 30 |
| 1991 | 36 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 17 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2001 | 5 |
Canisha through the decades
- Canisha peaked in 1991, when 36 babies were named Canisha in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1990–2001), use of Canisha has risen 61% compared to the 10 years before that.