Holding steady.
Popularity of Dinisha since 1973
Babies named Dinisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 49 |
| 1990s | 61 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dinisha is a modern American name first recorded in 1973, with its peak year of use in 1994. The name has never entered the top 1000, reflecting its rarity. It follows a stable trajectory, with occasional births but no dramatic rise or fall. While no top states are strongly associated, it likely emerged in communities favoring creative, suffix-based names. Its etymology is uncertain but may be connected to names like Denisha or Danisha.
Dinisha first appeared in recorded U.S. data in 1973, suggesting a modern invention. It may be a feminization of names like Dinesh or a creative spelling of Denisha, itself a variant of Tanesha or Danisha. The name has seen sporadic use, with its peak in 1994.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dini, Nisha
Sibling names for Dinisha
Names that share Dinisha's style, for a brother or sister.
