Holding steady.
Popularity of Daneshia since 1979
Babies named Daneshia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 60 |
| 1990s | 160 |
| 2000s | 32 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Daneshia is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1979, during a wave of creative coinages built on fashionable suffixes like "-eshia" and "-isha." The name reached its peak in 1995, when it was given to relatively few newborns, consistent with its overall rare usage. Although Daneshia has never ranked in the top 1,000 names nationally, it has maintained a stable if low level of use, with no single state showing a particular concentration. The name's structure follows a pattern seen in other invented names of the era, blending a recognizable initial syllable with a melodic ending. For families seeking a distinctive and modern name with a lyrical quality, Daneshia offers a rare but accessible choice.
Daneshia is a modern American coinage, first recorded in 1979. It likely follows the pattern of names such as Taneshia or Shanice, blending a familiar element like "Dan" from Danielle with a creative ending. The name peaked in popularity in 1995 and has remained in limited use since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dani, Nesha, Dana
Sibling names for Daneshia
Names that share Daneshia's style, for a brother or sister.
