Denisha Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationdeh-NEE-sha / /dəˈniːʃə/American; African
Meaning
American: derived from Denise; African: 'the one who is dedicated'
Historical & Cultural Background
Denisha is a modern name that emerged in the United States, often seen as a feminine variation of Denise. The name Denise itself has French origins, derived from the Greek name Dionysios, meaning 'follower of Dionysus'. Denisha reflects a trend of creating unique names by modifying existing ones, particularly in African American communities. It is often associated with individuality and cultural identity.
Trend Summary
Denisha has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Denice
- Denise
International Variants
- Denise (French)
- Denisa (Czech)
Famous people named Denisha
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Fictional characters named Denisha
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Denisha was first seen in the United States in 1960. Denisha has ranked as high as #937 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Denisha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Denisha (2006)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 | |
| GA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1967 | 13 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 15 |
| 1970 | 22 |
| 1971 | 20 |
| 1972 | 30 |
| 1973 | 22 |
| 1974 | 46 |
| 1975 | 45 |
| 1976 | 56 |
| 1977 | 76 |
| 1978 | 77 |
| 1979 | 99 |
| 1980 | 90 |
| 1981 | 123 |
| 1982 | 123 |
| 1983 | 137 |
| 1984 | 128 |
| 1985 | 130 |
| 1986 | 153 |
| 1987 | 159 |
| 1988 | 142 |
| 1989 | 160 |
| 1990 | 167 |
| 1991 | 168 |
| 1992 | 141 |
| 1993 | 165 |
| 1994 | 302 |
| 1995 | 240 |
| 1996 | 184 |
| 1997 | 172 |
| 1998 | 139 |
| 1999 | 97 |
| 2000 | 85 |
| 2001 | 68 |
| 2002 | 67 |
| 2003 | 53 |
| 2004 | 56 |
| 2005 | 42 |
| 2006 | 49 |
| 2007 | 36 |
| 2008 | 30 |
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2023 | 7 |