Holding steady.
Popularity of Doneshia since 1978
Babies named Doneshia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 89 |
| 1990s | 101 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Doneshia is a modern American name first recorded in 1978, during a period when inventive, rhythmic names ending in "-eshia" were particularly popular in African American communities. The name reached its peak usage in 1987, though it never broke into the national top 1,000. After that peak, its use declined and has remained stable at a very low level through 2025. Doneshia is typical of the creative naming practices of the 1980s, where familiar sounds were combined to produce distinctive new names. Despite its rarity, the name carries a melodic, three-syllable cadence that fits the style of its era.
Doneshia is a modern American invention, first recorded in 1978. It follows a pattern of creating feminine names by combining a familiar syllable (Don, perhaps from Donna or Donald) with the popular suffix "-eshia" (as seen in Latisha or Tameshia). This style was especially common in African American communities during the late 20th century. The name has never entered widespread use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Neesh, Neesha, Doni
Sibling names for Doneshia
Names that share Doneshia's style, for a brother or sister.
