Modern American creation, possibly related to Carnation or Nisha
Karnisha is a modern American name likely created through the blending of sounds or as a variation of names like Karn or Nisha. It may be influenced by the flower name Carnation or the Sanskrit name Nisha, meaning night, though it is primarily used as a unique rhythmic invention.
Less common today
Karnisha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,213 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
