Holding steady.
Popularity of Deneisha since 1978
Babies named Deneisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 118 |
| 1990s | 223 |
| 2000s | 64 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Deneisha is a distinctly American name that emerged in the late 1970s, with its first recorded use in 1978. It achieved its highest popularity in 1994, reflecting trends in African-American naming during that era. The name has been used with steady but low frequency, aligning with a stable trajectory since the 1990s. Although it did not reach the national top 1000, its presence across multiple decades demonstrates enduring appeal within certain communities. As a modern invention, Deneisha carries no historical or etymological baggage, offering a fresh and melodic choice with customizable styling.
Deneisha is a modern American coinage, first recorded in 1978. It follows a pattern of feminine names formed by the prefix De- (common in African-American naming traditions) combined with the fashionable ending -eisha or -isha, possibly influenced by names like Taneisha or Keisha. The name saw its peak popularity in 1994 and has remained in occasional use since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Deni, Neisha
Sibling names for Deneisha
Names that share Deneisha's style, for a brother or sister.
