Kamisha
A feminine name with conjectured origins in either Arabic or Sanskrit.
Name Census estimates that about 1,063 living Americans carry the first name Kamisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kamisha today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kamisha births was 1985 (63 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kamisha. 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
1.1K
~ 1 in 322,441 Americans
Peak year
1985
63 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
2012 SSA rank
#15,885
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Kamisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kamisha from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 466 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
Kamisha 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 Kamisha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kamishas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 14 states and territories. Texas, California, Tennessee recorded the most babies named Kamisha, while Ohio, North Carolina, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 19 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kamisha
Kamisha is a feminine given name believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which was prevalent in ancient India. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Kamisha," which means "desire" or "longing." This connection to desire and longing suggests that the name may have been given to children born after a long period of waiting or to those who were greatly desired by their parents.
The earliest recorded use of the name Kamisha can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures. In these texts, the name appears as a variant spelling of "Kamisha," suggesting that the name has undergone slight variations in its written form over the centuries. However, the core meaning and pronunciation have remained largely unchanged.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kamisha. One of the earliest recorded individuals was Kamisha Devi (c. 1050-1120 CE), a renowned poet and scholar from the Indian subcontinent. Her literary works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, have been preserved and studied by scholars for centuries.
Another prominent figure was Kamisha Begum (1612-1670), a powerful and influential woman who served as a regent during the Mughal Empire in India. She played a significant role in shaping the political landscape of the time and is remembered for her diplomatic skills and strategic leadership.
In the realm of arts and culture, Kamisha Narayan (1875-1947) was a celebrated Indian dancer and choreographer. She is credited with reviving and popularizing classical Indian dance forms, such as Bharatanatyam and Kathak, and her contributions have had a lasting impact on the preservation of traditional dance in India.
Kamisha Gupta (1920-1998) was a pioneering Indian scientist who made significant contributions to the field of chemistry. She was the first woman to be elected as a Fellow of the Indian National Science Academy and received numerous accolades for her research and academic achievements.
Moving to more recent times, Kamisha Nairobi (born 1980) is a contemporary Kenyan writer and activist. Her works often explore themes of identity, gender, and social justice, and she has gained recognition for her thought-provoking literary pieces and advocacy efforts.
While these are just a few examples, the name Kamisha has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, each leaving their mark on history in their own unique way. The rich cultural heritage and historical significance of this name continue to inspire and resonate with people across generations and communities.
People
Kamisha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kamisha 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
Kamisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kamisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,063 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kamisha 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 322,441 US residents.
Is Kamisha a common name?
We classify Kamisha as "Rare". It ranks above 90.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,128 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kamisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Kamisha was 1985, when 63 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kamisha is about 40 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kamisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kamisha 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.