Holding steady.
Popularity of Raneisha since 1980
Babies named Raneisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 88 |
| 1990s | 203 |
| 2000s | 54 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Raneisha first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1980, reflecting the era's creative naming trends. It reached its peak rank at position 1992, the peak year for the name, but has remained rare since, with a stable trajectory. The name is estimated to be given to roughly one in every 100,000 newborns in recent years, though exact figures are not available due to its low frequency. Raneisha did not appear in any top state lists, indicating even distribution. Its structure mirrors other -neisha names popular among African American families in the 1990s and 2000s, representing a broader pattern of invented names with distinctive sounds.
Raneisha is a modern invented name, likely formed by combining the popular prefix 'Ra-' (as in Ranisha or Raneesha) with the fashionable suffix '-neisha' or '-isha'. It emerged in the United States in the late 20th century, reflecting a trend of creating distinctive, melodic names for girls. The name does not have a traditional etymology or historical usage outside of contemporary American naming practices.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rane, Neesha
Sibling names for Raneisha
Names that share Raneisha's style, for a brother or sister.
