Keneisha is a female name with American English pronunciation as kuh-NEE-shuh (/kəˈniːʃə/). It is also spelled as Kenisha or Keneesha. The origin of the name is uncertain, but it is believed to have African roots. Keneisha has been given to baby girls in the United States since at least the 1970s. While it has not been consistently popular, it has maintained some level of usage over the years. The name peaked in popularity in the early 1990s, ranking as high as 2355 in 1991. In recent years, its usage has decreased but remains an option for parents looking for a unique and distinctive name for their daughter.