Boy nameCurrently #13,205 in the USFalling
Kanishk
2 syllablesPeak year: 20107 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kanishk'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.
Kanishk's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kanishk |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 5 |
Kanishk through the decades
- Kanishk peaked in 2010, when 16 babies were named Kanishk in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2014–2024), use of Kanishk has fallen 7% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kanishk currently ranks #13,205 in the US and is cooling off.