Kanishk Name Popularity and Statistics
Kanishk is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Kanishk?
Kanishk is spelled K-A-N-I-S-H-K. The name has 7 letters.
Kanishk Popularity in 2025
Rank#12,008
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage rose 341 places to #12,008 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Kanishk Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 5 | #12,008 |
| 2024 | Boys | 5 | #12,349 |
| 2023 | Boys | 6 | #10,821 |
| 2022 | Boys | 6 | #10,863 |
| 2021 | Boys | 8 | #8,825 |
| 2020 | Boys | 9 | #8,067 |
| 2018 | Boys | 14 | #6,036 |
| 2017 | Boys | 8 | #8,840 |
| 2016 | Boys | 11 | #7,157 |
| 2015 | Boys | 5 | #12,086 |
| 2014 | Boys | 13 | #6,307 |
| 2013 | Boys | 14 | #5,923 |
| 2012 | Boys | 6 | #10,770 |
| 2011 | Boys | 6 | #10,808 |
| 2010 | Boys | 16 | #5,478 |
| 2009 | Boys | 9 | #8,310 |
| 2008 | Boys | 9 | #8,324 |
| 2007 | Boys | 7 | #9,788 |
| 2006 | Boys | 11 | #6,904 |
| 2004 | Boys | 6 | #9,948 |
| 2002 | Boys | 7 | #8,456 |
When Was Kanishk Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2010 · Boys
16 recorded births
National rank #5,478
2018 · Boys
14 recorded births
National rank #6,036
2013 · Boys
14 recorded births
National rank #5,923
2014 · Boys
13 recorded births
National rank #6,307
Where Kanishk Ranked Highest in 2014
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #2,572 | 5 |