Conisha
A feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly derived from "Khunsha" meaning "beautiful".
Name Census estimates that about 40 living Americans carry the first name Conisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Conisha today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Conisha births was 1981 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Conisha. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Conisha. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
40
~ 1 in 8,568,858 Americans
Peak year
1981
14 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
1990 SSA rank
#10,444
Tracked since 1978
Popularity
Conisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Conisha from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 31 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Conisha by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Conisha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Conisha
The name Conisha has its roots in the ancient Indian subcontinent, tracing back to the Sanskrit language. It is believed to have originated from the word "Konisha," which means "corner" or "angle." The name may have been derived from this word to symbolize strength, determination, or an unwavering spirit.
In ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, the name Conisha is mentioned as a variant of the name Kanishka, which was borne by a prominent ruler of the Kushan Empire in the 2nd century CE. Kanishka was known for his patronage of Buddhism and his efforts to spread the religion across Central and South Asia.
The earliest recorded use of the name Conisha can be traced back to the 7th century CE, when it was found inscribed on stone tablets and ancient manuscripts in various regions of India. During this time, the name was primarily associated with scholars, poets, and individuals of high social standing.
One of the most notable historical figures with the name Conisha was Conisha Rishi, a revered Hindu sage and philosopher who lived in the 9th century CE. He was renowned for his contributions to the study of the Vedas and his teachings on the nature of consciousness and self-realization.
Another prominent figure with the name Conisha was Conisha Devi, a 12th-century queen and warrior from the Rajput kingdom of Mewar in present-day Rajasthan, India. She was celebrated for her bravery in battle and her unwavering loyalty to her kingdom.
In the 15th century, Conisha Bhattacharya, a renowned scholar and mathematician from Bengal, made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and astronomical calculations. His works were widely studied and referenced by scholars across the Indian subcontinent.
During the 16th century, Conisha Pandita, a Sanskrit scholar and poet, gained recognition for her expertise in grammar, rhetoric, and poetry. Her works were widely celebrated and influenced generations of writers and scholars.
In more recent times, Conisha Nair, a 20th-century Indian classical dancer and choreographer, was renowned for her contributions to the revival and promotion of the Mohiniyattam dance form. Her performances and teachings helped preserve and popularize this ancient Indian dance tradition.
While the name Conisha has its origins in India, it has gained popularity and recognition across various cultures and regions, with individuals bearing this name leaving their mark in various fields throughout history.
People
Conisha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Conisha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Conisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Conisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 40 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Conisha going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 8,568,858 US residents.
Is Conisha a common name?
We classify Conisha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 51% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 43 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Conisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Conisha was 1981, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Conisha is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Conisha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Conisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Conisha in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Conisha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Conisha in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Conisha can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Conisha?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Conisha at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.