Holding steady.
Popularity of Arnesha since 1974
Babies named Arnesha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 25 |
| 1980s | 90 |
| 1990s | 160 |
| 2000s | 29 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Arnesha is a distinctly American name that first appeared on the U.S. naming scene in 1974. It was most popular during the 1990s, reaching its peak rank in 1993. Since then, its usage has remained stable but very rare, with no recent rankings in the top 1000. The name belongs to the creative naming tradition within African American communities, where the '-esha' suffix gained traction in the late 20th century. Despite its low frequency, Arnesha carries a melodic and modern feel that aligns with names of the era.
Arnesha emerged in the United States during the 1970s as part of a trend of creating distinctive feminine names ending in '-esha' or '-isha'. It follows the pattern of other coinages like Tanesha and Shaneisha, often combining a formative element with a suffix derived from names such as Aisha. The spelling with 'Ar-' likely draws from popular names like Arnetta or Arnelle, giving the name a unique but familiar sound.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Arnie, Nesha, Arne
Sibling names for Arnesha
Names that share Arnesha's style, for a brother or sister.
