Holding steady.
Popularity of Rodnesha since 1986
Babies named Rodnesha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 30 |
| 1990s | 150 |
| 2000s | 45 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rodnesha is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1986, a time when creative name formations were becoming increasingly popular. It reached its peak usage in 1994, though it has never ranked within the top 1000 names nationally. The name's trajectory has been relatively stable since its introduction, with no significant revival. Its origin is of uncertain derivation, likely formed by blending the prefix "Rod-" (common in names like Rodney or Rodrick) with the trendy suffix "-nesha," a staple of 1970s and 1980s African American naming traditions. Rodnesha remains a rare but distinctive choice, reflecting broader naming patterns of its era.
Rodnesha appears to be a modern invented name, likely formed by combining elements such as the popular prefix "Rod-" with the fashionable suffix "-esha" or "-nesha." It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1986 and saw its peak usage in 1994. The name is almost exclusively given to girls.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rod, Nesha, Roddy
Sibling names for Rodnesha
Names that share Rodnesha's style, for a brother or sister.
