Danisha
- US rank
- #6,838
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,152 in 1994
16 babies were named Danisha in the US in 2025. It has climbed 4,252 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1969–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Danisha you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 100,000 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Danisha, 16 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Danisha would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDanisha first shows up in US birth records in 1969, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 56 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1994, when it ranked #1,152. Today it's #6,838, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDanisha was 3.4× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 29,762 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 100,000.
- TrendDanisha has climbed 4,252 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,838. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Danisha
Danisha is a girl name of American and Hebrew origin. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-sha”. US birth records list Danisha for girls from 1969 to 2025, in 57 of those 57 years. Its best year was 1994, when it ranked #1,152 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #6,838, with 16 babies.
Origin:American namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.0 | 333,333 girls |
| 1970s | 15 | 67,568 girls |
| 1980s | 33 | 29,851 girls |
| 1990s | 55 | 18,245 girls |
| 2000s | 23 | 43,384 girls |
| 2010s | 8.8 | 113,122 girls |
| 2020s | 6.2 | 161,725 girls |
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Questions about the name Danisha
What is the origin of the name Danisha?
Danisha has American, Hebrew roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Danisha a boy or girl name?
Danisha is a girl name.
How popular is the name Danisha?
Danisha ranked #6,838 for US girls in 2025, given to 16 babies. Its best year was 1994 (#1,152).