Holding steady.
Popularity of Roneisha since 1977
Babies named Roneisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 9 |
| 1980s | 140 |
| 1990s | 328 |
| 2000s | 96 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Roneisha is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1977, reflecting a pattern of creative name formation popular in African American communities. The name combines the phonetic elements 'Ron-' with the fashionable suffix '-eisha', following the style of names like Keisha and Taneisha. It reached its peak year of usage in 1993 but has never entered the top 1,000 names, remaining a distinctive choice. As of 2025, the name has been in use for nearly five decades, though it has not seen significant growth. The trajectory shows a stable pattern, indicating steady but low usage. The name is given almost exclusively to girls, and its rarity means it carries no strong state-level associations.
Roneisha is a modern invented name, likely formed by combining the popular phonetic elements 'Ron-' (as in Ronald or Veronica) with the fashionable suffix '-eisha' (found in names like Keisha and Taneisha). It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1977 and is almost exclusively used for girls.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Roni, Neesha, Neish
Sibling names for Roneisha
Names that share Roneisha's style, for a brother or sister.
