Quineshia
Quineshia is an American girl name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Quineshia would score 21 points, thanks largely to the Q (worth 10). A high-scoring name!
- GenerationQuineshia peaked in 1991, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Quineshia you'd meet today is about 34 years old.
- HistoryQuineshia first shows up in US birth records in 1988, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 37 years since.
US births per million girls, 1988–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Quineshia
Quineshia is a girl name of American origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:American names
Other spellings of Quineshia
More American girl names
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Daisy · day's eye
- Girl name: Josie · he will add
- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
- Girl name: Sienna · from Siena
- Unisex name: Brooklyn · from Brooklyn, New York
- Girl name: Summer · summer
- Unisex name: Stevie · crown
Questions about the name Quineshia
What is the origin of the name Quineshia?
Quineshia is American in origin. Other American names to consider are Lainey (“possibly light”), Daisy (“day's eye”), Josie (“he will add”) and Kinsley (“king's meadow”).
Is Quineshia a boy or girl name?
Quineshia is a girl name.
How popular is the name Quineshia?
Quineshia is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2002. It peaked at #8,588 in 1991, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Quineshia?
If you like Quineshia, you might also like Quinneshia. Quinneshia is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Quineshia?
Quineshia is an American girl name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.