Denisha
Denisha is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Formed as a modern blend, often associated with the prefix 'De-' combined with Denise ('follower of Dionysus') or Nisha ('night').
Origin and history
Denisha is a modern American name created by blending the prefix 'De-' with the popular name Nisha or Denise. It emerged in the late 20th century alongside similar melodic names ending in '-isha'. In the United States, it enjoyed its peak usage during the 1980s and 1990s and has since become relatively rare.
Popularity in the United States
4,306 babies in the United States have been named Denisha since 1880. It ranks #2682 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2089.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.8 %)
- TX (11.4 %)
- NY (11.3 %)
- FL (6.8 %)
- MI (6.4 %)
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 | 53 |
| 1970-1980 | 493 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,345 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,775 |
| 2000-2010 | 511 |
| 2010-2019 | 117 |
| 2020-2029 | 12 |
Nicknames
Dee, Nisha
Fun facts
- The name Denisha reached its highest popularity in the U.S. during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
- It represents a stylistic trend of modern American naming that adds melodic prefixes like 'De-' to established name roots.