Kanishka Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Sanskrit
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Kanishka means 'possessing gold' and is associated with wealth and prosperity.
Meaning of the Name Kanishka
Kanishka is a name of Sanskrit origin. It is derived from the combination of the elements 'kani', which means 'gold', and 'shka', which means 'possessing'. Kanishka is associated with wealth, prosperity, and abundance. In Indian mythology, Kanishka was also the name of a legendary king who ruled over the Kushan Empire in ancient times.
Popularity of the Name Kanishka
The popularity for the name Kanishka peaked in popularity in the year 2013 with 14 births, which ranked number 14,054 out of 30,885 unique names for that year. Kanishka had the most female births in 2013 with 14, which ranked number 8,133 out of 19,268 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Kanishka has declined sharply over the last ten years from 8 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%. Among females, Kanishka has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 8 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kanishka
- 10 Year Trend of Kanishka: -100.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Kanishka: -100.00%
Popularity of Kanishka by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Kanishka. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Kanishka in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Kanishka is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Kanishka
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