girl's name
Dawnesha
daw-NEE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 51
Dawnesha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1994 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1991, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1979.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Dawnesha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 29 |
How Popular Is Dawnesha?
In 1994, Dawnesha was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Dawnesha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dawnesha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dawnesha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dawnesha
- English daw-NEE-shuh
Sibling Names for Dawnesha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dawnesha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dawnesha
How popular is the name Dawnesha?
In 1994, Dawnesha was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Dawnesha a girl's or a boy's name?
Dawnesha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dawnesha?
Dawnesha has 3 syllables.
When was Dawnesha most popular?
Dawnesha peaked in 1991, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.