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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Denisha — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Denise|Denisse
EnglishGirl→ Stable

Denisha

duh-NEE-shuh · 3 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12455 in 2023

Peak: #12455 in 2023

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12455 in 2023

Peak: #12455 in 2023

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20212023

Rank #12455 · Rising since 2021

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Denisha scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
ModernEnglishGirl3-syllableAfrican American1970s-1980s OriginCreative FeminineAfrocentric
Character
creative expressionstrong independencevibrant energycompassionate spiritconfident presence
STRONG
High confidence

Denisha is an English girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Denisha at a Glance
Meaning:A modern American name, likely a creative feminization of Dennis (from Greek Dionysus, god of wine). Emerged in African American naming traditions in the 1970s-80s.
Language root:English · Modern American
Peak rank:#12455 in 2023
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Denisha · Overview
Summary

Denisha is an English girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Modern · Meaningful character
Denisha carries a warm, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
denisha.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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