Kennisha: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: k-ehnn-eesh-ah
Origin: United States
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North America
Meaning: God is gracious

Kennisha is an American feminine name that has its roots in African American culture. The name is derived from the combination of "Kenneth" and "isha, " which means "God is gracious. " It has been popularized in the United States, particularly in the 1990s and early 2000s, as a unique and culturally significant name. Kennisha reflects the diversity and creativity of African American naming traditions, which often blend elements from various cultures to create distinctive and meaningful names.

Kennisha Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Kennisha is currently #32976 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Kennisha is currently #19182 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Kennisha is currently #16208 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Kennisha is currently #9371 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Kennisha is currently #16579 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Kennisha is currently #9579 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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Source: Social Security Administration

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