Declining since 1995.
Popularity of Denisha since 1960
Babies named Denisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 53 |
| 1970s | 493 |
| 1980s | 1,345 |
| 1990s | 1,775 |
| 2000s | 511 |
| 2010s | 117 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Denisha first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1960, but its real moment came in the 1990s. It peaked in 1994, reflecting the broader popularity of -isha names during that era. Since 1995, its usage has been steadily falling, and by 2025 it is extremely rare, with fewer than 5 births per year and no rank in the top 1000. The trajectory shows a clear decline, mirroring the arc of many creatively spelled names from the late 20th century. Despite its low current usage, Denisha remains a distinctive example of modern American naming fashion.
Denisha is a modern coinage that blends the name Denise with the fashionable suffix -isha, popular in African American naming practices from the mid-20th century onward. Denise itself comes from the French form of the Latin name Dionysia, the feminine form of Dionysius, which is derived from Dionysos, the Greek god of wine and fertility. The -isha ending parallels names like Tanisha and Aisha, giving Denisha a distinctly American rhythmic feel.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Deni
Sibling names for Denisha
Names that share Denisha's style, for a brother or sister.
