Holding steady.
Popularity of Oneisha since 1983
Babies named Oneisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 229 |
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Oneisha is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security records in 1983. It belongs to a wave of inventive feminine names from the 1990s, often blending trendy prefixes and suffixes. Its peak year of usage was 1994, after which it stabilized at low but consistent numbers through 2025. Although it never reached the top 1000, Oneisha exemplifies the era's creative naming trends, particularly within African American communities, where such distinctive coinages flourished. The name's trajectory remains stable, reflecting occasional but enduring use without explosive growth.
Oneisha is a modern invented name, likely formed by combining the popular prefix 'One-' (as in Onika or Oneida) with the common suffix '-isha' found in names such as Aisha or Tanesha. It emerged in the United States in the late 20th century, first recorded in 1983, and saw modest use peaked in 1994. The name has no known pre-modern etymology.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Neisha, Neesh, Oni
Sibling names for Oneisha
Names that share Oneisha's style, for a brother or sister.
