Kaisha
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "rich" or "wealthy".
Name Census estimates that about 977 living Americans carry the first name Kaisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kaisha today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaisha births was 1998 (47 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaisha. 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.
People living today
977
~ 1 in 350,823 Americans
Peak year
1998
47 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2023 SSA rank
#8,251
Tracked since 1970
Popularity
Kaisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kaisha from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 348 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaisha 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 Kaisha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kaishas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. New York, California, Texas recorded the most babies named Kaisha, while Louisiana, Washington, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 14 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kaisha
The name Kaisha is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in South Asia. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Kaishora," which means "youth" or "adolescence." This suggests that the name Kaisha may have been given to children or young individuals.
In ancient Hindu texts, such as the Vedas and Upanishads, there are references to the concept of "Kaishora," which is associated with the transitional stage between childhood and adulthood. However, there are no specific mentions of the name Kaisha itself in these ancient scriptures.
The earliest recorded use of the name Kaisha can be traced back to the 7th century CE in parts of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in regions where Sanskrit was widely spoken or had a strong influence. During this time, the name Kaisha was primarily given to girls and women.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Kaisha was Kaisha Devi, a princess and poet who lived in the 8th century CE in the Chola Empire, which was located in present-day Tamil Nadu, India. She was known for her contributions to Tamil literature and her patronage of the arts.
Another notable figure with the name Kaisha was Kaisha Raje, a 14th-century ruler of the Mewar region in present-day Rajasthan, India. She was known for her bravery and leadership during a time of conflict and is remembered for her role in defending her kingdom against invading forces.
In the 16th century, there was Kaisha Bai, a courtesan and poet who lived in the Mughal Empire. She was renowned for her literary works and her contributions to the cultural life of the Mughal court.
During the 19th century, Kaisha Devi, a Hindu mystic and spiritual leader, gained prominence in parts of northern India. She was known for her teachings on devotion and self-realization, and she attracted a significant following during her lifetime.
Another notable figure with the name Kaisha was Kaisha Raman, an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived in the early 20th century. She was instrumental in reviving and popularizing the traditional dance form of Bharatanatyam, and she is regarded as one of the pioneers of modern Indian dance.
While the name Kaisha has its roots in Sanskrit and the Indian subcontinent, it has since been adopted and used in various cultures and regions around the world, albeit with varying degrees of popularity and cultural significance.
People
Kaisha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kaisha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kaisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 977 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaisha 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 350,823 US residents.
Is Kaisha a common name?
We classify Kaisha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,020 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kaisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaisha was 1998, when 47 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaisha is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kaisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kaisha 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.
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.