Daisha
Daisha is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invented name; possibly an altered form of Aisha, meaning 'alive' or 'prosperous'.
Origin and history
Daisha is a modern American name that arose in the late 20th century, likely as a phonetic variation of Aisha or inspired by names like Dacia and Deja. It gained popularity in the United States during the 1990s as part of a trend toward creative prefixing and phonetic inventions. Today, it remains a uncommon name chosen for its melodic sound.
Popularity in the United States
4,696 babies in the United States have been named Daisha since 1880. It ranks #2552 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1954.
States where it is most popular
- FL (10.8 %)
- TX (10.4 %)
- CA (9.3 %)
- GA (7.2 %)
- NY (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 146 |
| 1980-1990 | 469 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,893 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,659 |
| 2010-2019 | 382 |
| 2020-2029 | 147 |
Fun facts
- Daisha saw its highest frequency of usage in the United States during the mid-1990s.
- The name reflects a late 20th-century trend of combining the popular 'D-' prefix sound with established names like Aisha.