Kaneesha is a rare name for girls in America. It is popular among African-American families and comes from the ancient Hindi name Kanisha. Kaneesha is not a top 1,000 option, but it is on the top 10,000 list.
Meaning and Origin of the Name Kaneesha:
The baby name Kaneesha is a spelling variation of Kanisha. The latter is a popular name in the Hindu culture, seen throughout India. When Kanisha spread to America, it had many spelling variations, including Kaneesha. It became popular among African American families. The name means “the one with beautiful eyes, diamond”.
Symbolism of the Name Kaneesha:
Kaneesha has the same meaning as the baby name Kanisha. They both translate to “diamond” or “the one with beautiful eyes”.
Nicknames for the Name Kaneesha:
There are tons of nicknames that can be derived from or associated with Kaneesha! We've taken the liberty of organizing them all into this handy list, for your easy perusal:
Style of the Name Kaneesha:
Classical
Gender of the Name Kaneesha:
Kaneesha is a name for girls.
Pronunciation of the Name Kaneesha:
kuh-NEE-shuh
Number of Syllables in the Name Kaneesha:
Three
Emotion Evoked From the Name Kaneesha:
Kaneesha sounds urban and modern. It feels youthful and upbeat.
Alternative Spellings for the Name Kaneesha:
- Kanisha
- Kannisha
- Kanneesha
- Kinisha
- Kinnisha
- Kineesha
- Kinneesha
Popularity of the Name Kaneesha:
Kaneesha is not a top 1,000 baby name on the Social Security Popularity Index. It has no history on the list either. As of 2021, it is just over a top 9,000 option in America at rank 9,044.
Related Names for the Name Kaneesha:
- Kamika
- Kenzie
- Danisha
- Senan
- Ganesh
- Kiana
- Taneesha
- Genesha
Great Middle Names for Kaneesha and Their Meanings:
- Isabel (pledged to God, God is my oath)
- Rachelle (female sheep, ewe)
- Summer (summer)
- Fleur (flower)
- Louise (famous warrior)
- Diane (divine)
- Maude (woman from Magdala, high tower)
- Jade (stone of the side)
Famous People with the Name Kaneesha:
There are no famous people named Kaneesha.
Kaneeshas in Popular Culture:
No fictional characters exist with the name Kaneesha.
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