Kaneshia
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kaneshia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 452 babies have been named Kaneshia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kaneshia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #14,718 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #14,718
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Kaneshia
Kaneshia is a girl name .
Kaneshia is currently ranked #14,718 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kaneshia include Kan, Kane, Kaney, Kaneie, Kanes, Kanesy, Kanesie, Hia, Hiay, Hiaie, Kay, and Kaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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