Holding steady.
Popularity of Darnesha since 1974
Babies named Darnesha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 28 |
| 1980s | 130 |
| 1990s | 280 |
| 2000s | 89 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Darnesha is a modern coinage that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1974, part of a wave of creatively constructed names that gained popularity among African-American families during the late 20th century. It has never ranked in the top 1,000 names; its peak usage year was 1990, after which its occurrence declined. The name's trajectory has been stable in recent years, indicating a niche but enduring presence. Like many names of this style, Darnesha blends a recognizable prefix (Dar-) with a melodic suffix (-esha), reflecting a broader cultural trend of forming distinctive feminine names. Its rarity means a child named Darnesha is likely to be the only one in their peer group, offering uniqueness.
Darnesha is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1974. It likely follows the pattern of creating distinctive feminine names by blending a common prefix (like Dar-) with popular suffixes, in this case -esha, reflecting trends seen in African-American naming practices of the late 20th century. The name achieved its peak usage in 1990 but remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nesha, Dee, Darnie
Sibling names for Darnesha
Names that share Darnesha's style, for a brother or sister.
