Girl · #7,987 in 2026

Kanesia

Name: Popularity of the name Kanesia in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Kanesia, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,987

Peak Rank

#7,987 (1991)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1977

First Year

1991

Last Year

1991

Peak Year

#7987

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kanesia

Kanesia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1977, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 10 Kanesias were born — ranking #7,987 that year. As of 2026, Kanesia ranks #7,987 for baby girls with 10 births, with steady use. In total, more than 27 Kanesias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

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101-500

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Names that sound like Kanesia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kanesia is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Kenisha
Kenia
Kenosha
Kania
Kamia
Kanika
Conia
Kenichi
Akinesia
Konia
Canina
Chinnici

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kanesia

What does the name Kanesia mean?

Kanesia is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1977. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kanesia in 2026?

In 2026, Kanesia ranks #7,987 among girls' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Kanesia most popular?

Kanesia reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #7,987 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Kanesia a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kanesia is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Kanesia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kanesia include Chella, Anahid, Janete. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kanesia

Kanesia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1977 and has accumulated 27 births in the dataset. Kanesia's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #7,987. Use the chart and map above to compare Kanesia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.