Qunisha
A feminine name of West Indian origin believed to mean "lasting walker".
Name Census estimates that about 81 living Americans carry the first name Qunisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Qunisha today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Qunisha births was 1993 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Qunisha. 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 Qunisha. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
81
~ 1 in 4,231,535 Americans
Peak year
1993
13 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
1998 SSA rank
#15,959
Tracked since 1983
Popularity
Qunisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Qunisha from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 51 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Qunisha 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 Qunisha 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 Qunisha
The name Qunisha has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, emerging during the medieval period in the Middle East. Derived from the Arabic word "qun'a," meaning "contentment" or "satisfaction," the name carries connotations of inner peace and fulfillment.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Qunisha can be traced back to the 9th century CE, when it appeared in a collection of Arabic poetry from the Abbasid Caliphate. This poetic reference suggests that the name held a certain reverence and significance within the literary circles of that era.
Throughout the ages, Qunisha has been borne by several notable figures, each leaving their mark on history. One such individual was Qunisha al-Andalusi, a renowned 11th-century scholar and philosopher from the Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Spain and Portugal). Her contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy were instrumental in advancing scientific knowledge during the Golden Age of Islamic Civilization.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Qunisha bint Ahmad al-Hamdani, an influential 12th-century female scholar and poet from Yemen. Her works, which explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, have been celebrated for their lyrical beauty and profound insights.
In the realm of politics, Qunisha al-Ayyubi, a 13th-century princess from the Ayyubid dynasty, played a significant role in the governance of Syria and the surrounding regions. Her diplomatic skills and unwavering leadership during a tumultuous period earned her the respect of her contemporaries.
Moving forward in time, the 15th century saw the rise of Qunisha al-Maghribi, a skilled calligrapher and artist from Morocco. Her intricate and exquisite calligraphic works adorned the walls of numerous mosques and palaces, serving as a testament to the rich artistic traditions of the region.
While these are just a few examples, the name Qunisha has been carried by countless individuals throughout history, each contributing to the tapestry of human experience in their own unique way. From scholars and poets to artists and rulers, the name has transcended geographical and cultural boundaries, leaving an indelible mark on the annals of time.
People
Qunisha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Qunisha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Q
Other first names starting with Q with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Qunisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Qunisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 81 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Qunisha 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 4,231,535 US residents.
Is Qunisha a common name?
We classify Qunisha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 61.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 85 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Qunisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Qunisha was 1993, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Qunisha is about 36 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 Qunisha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Qunisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Qunisha 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 Qunisha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Qunisha 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 Qunisha 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 common is the name Qunisha?
Find out how many people share the name Qunisha on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.