Darnisha Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationdar-NEE-sha / /dɑːrˈniːʃə/American; African American
Meaning
Combination of names; possibly derived from Darnell and Nisha
Historical & Cultural Background
Darnisha is a modern name that emerged in the United States, particularly within African American communities. It reflects a trend of creating unique names by blending existing ones. The name showcases the cultural significance of individuality and creativity in naming practices.
Trend Summary
Darnisha has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States since its inception, with peaks in the late 20th century.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Darnisha was first seen in the United States in 1964. Darnisha has ranked as high as #1191 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in Illinois, California, Alabama, Texas, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Darnisha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Darnisha (1995)
State | Births | Share |
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AL | 5 | |
IL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1964 | 5 |
1967 | 5 |
1970 | 14 |
1971 | 12 |
1972 | 10 |
1975 | 13 |
1976 | 8 |
1977 | 13 |
1978 | 15 |
1979 | 12 |
1980 | 16 |
1981 | 21 |
1982 | 16 |
1983 | 23 |
1984 | 18 |
1985 | 27 |
1986 | 37 |
1987 | 31 |
1988 | 39 |
1989 | 49 |
1990 | 54 |
1991 | 51 |
1992 | 44 |
1993 | 56 |
1994 | 50 |
1995 | 41 |
1996 | 41 |
1997 | 28 |
1998 | 23 |
1999 | 15 |
2000 | 15 |
2001 | 16 |
2002 | 16 |
2003 | 12 |
2004 | 9 |
2005 | 10 |
2006 | 6 |
2008 | 6 |