Karnisha Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkar-NEE-sha / /kɑːrˈniːʃə/African American; English
Meaning
African American: a blend of names; English: derived from the name Karen
Historical & Cultural Background
Karnisha is a modern name that reflects the trend of creating unique names in African American culture. It combines elements from existing names, particularly those popular in the late 20th century. The name may also be influenced by the popularity of names like Karen, which has seen various adaptations.
Trend Summary
Karnisha has seen limited popularity in the United States, particularly among African American communities.
Similar Names
Variants
- Karnesha
- Karnisha
International Variants
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Famous people named Karnisha
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Karnisha was first seen in the United States in 1984. Karnisha has ranked as high as #1232 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Karnisha has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Karnisha
No state data available for this year.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 6 |