Modern creation, likely meaning great joy or clean water
Kenishia is a modern American name, likely created as a blend of the prefix 'Ken-' and the suffix '-ishia'. It is often associated with the African American naming tradition of the late 20th century, sometimes linked to the name Keisha or the Japanese name Kenichi, though its usage is distinct.
Less common today
Kenishia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,150 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Miss Trinidad and Tobago World 2004
