Holding steady.
Popularity of Ranisha since 1973
Babies named Ranisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 33 |
| 1980s | 180 |
| 1990s | 307 |
| 2000s | 64 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ranisha is a modern American coinage that first appeared in Social Security records in 1973. It has never entered the top 1000 nationally. The name reached its peak usage in 1993, reflecting the broader popularity of names ending in -isha during that era. Since then, usage has remained very low and stable, with fewer than five births per year in most recent years. Ranisha is an example of a distinctive, rare name that carries a melodic, feminine sound without a long documented history.
Ranisha first appeared in U.S. records in 1973. It likely follows a pattern of modern invented names that blend familiar sounds and suffixes, such as -isha or -esha, popularized in African American naming traditions during the latter half of the 20th century. Specific derivation is not documented.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rani, Nisha, Risha
Sibling names for Ranisha
Names that share Ranisha's style, for a brother or sister.
