Holding steady.
Popularity of Donesha since 1972
Babies named Donesha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 46 |
| 1980s | 173 |
| 1990s | 336 |
| 2000s | 97 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Donesha is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1972. It reached its peak popularity in 1994, reflecting the trend of creative phonetic constructions during that era. Since then, its usage has been stable but rare, and it has not ranked among the top 1,000 names in recent years. The name's origin is not tied to any specific language or culture; it is best understood as a blend of familiar name parts popular in African American naming traditions. While the Social Security Administration does not list any top states for Donesha, its relative use aligns with the broader pattern of names like it in the 1990s.
Donesha is a modern American coinage that likely emerged in the 1970s, combining the popular prefix 'Don-' (as in Donna or Donya) with the fashionable '-esha' suffix derived from names like Aisha or Keisha. It was most used in the 1990s, particularly in the United States, but its exact meaning is not recorded.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Donnie, Nesha, Donna
Sibling names for Donesha
Names that share Donesha's style, for a brother or sister.
