Kishon
Kishon is a girl baby name. Ranked #60,309 in the US, popular nicknames include Kis, Kiy, and Kisie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Kishon first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 20 babies have been named Kishon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kishon is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #60,309 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #60,309
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Kishon is also used as a boy name, ranked #21513.
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About the Name Kishon
Kishon is a girl name .
Is Kishon a boy or girl name? Kishon is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #60,309 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #21,513. Kishon is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kishon is currently ranked #60,309 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kishon include Kis, Kiy, Kisie, and Kishie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis