Kanesha

Kanesha is a modern feminine name that appears to be a variant of Kenesha or possibly a combination name. The '-esha' suffix became popular in the United States during the late 20th century. Linguistically, this suffix may be a variation of the '-isha' ending found in names like Trisha or Alisha, which can be traced to diminutive forms in various languages. Kanesha may have been created by combining elements of names like Kane or Kendra with this distinctive suffix. The name saw increased usage in the United States from the 1970s through the 1990s. While not among the most common names, it represents the creative naming patterns that emerged during this period when parents sought distinctive yet melodic names for their daughters.

Pronounced kuh-NEE-shuh.

As of October 2026, Kanesha ranked #14216 in US births in 2012 SSA, peaked at #952 in 1990.