Declining since 1993, #6,838 for girls today.
Popularity of Danisha since 1969
Babies named Danisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 226 |
| 1980s | 580 |
| 1990s | 988 |
| 2000s | 423 |
| 2010s | 155 |
| 2020s | 60 |
Meaning & origin
Danisha first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1969, a period that saw a rise in creatively constructed names using the popular -isha suffix. It reached its peak rank in 1994, when it was most frequently chosen by parents, particularly in Florida (its top state). Since 1993, its usage has been steadily declining; by 2025, it ranked 6,838 with an incidence of roughly 1 in 100,454 girls. The name lacks a clear historical or linguistic backstory, reflecting instead a modern American naming trend that values distinctive sound over traditional etymology.
Danisha first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1969 and rose to modest popularity in the 1990s. Its formation likely involves the popular phonetic pattern of names like Tanisha or Danisha, blending the sound of Dan or Dana with the fashionable -isha suffix. It has no clear roots in a classical language or established etymology, and is best understood as a modern American coinage.
Where Danisha is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dani, Nisha
Sibling names for Danisha
Names that share Danisha's style, for a brother or sister.
