Holding steady.
Popularity of Glenisha since 1979
Babies named Glenisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 37 |
| 1990s | 71 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Glenisha is a modern American invention, first recorded in 1979. It reached its peak popularity in 1992, reflecting the creative naming styles of the late 20th century. The name has remained stable in very low usage, never appearing in national rankings. Its distinctiveness comes from the combination of a familiar prefix with a trendy suffix, making it a unique choice without traditional expectations.
Glenisha is a modern invented name that blends the sound of the prefix Glen- (from names like Glen or Glenn) with the popular suffix -isha (as seen in names like Aisha or Tanisha). It emerged in the United States in the late 1970s and saw modest use during the 1990s, reaching its peak in 1992. The name is a product of the creative naming trend of the era, forming a distinctly American coinage without pre-existing linguistic roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Glen, Nisha
Variants: Glennisha, Gleneshia
Sibling names for Glenisha
Names that share Glenisha's style, for a brother or sister.
