girl's name
Denisha
deh-NEE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 4,445
Denisha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 7 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 1994, when 302 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1960.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Denisha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 53 |
| 1970s | 493 |
| 1980s | 1,345 |
| 1990s | 1,775 |
| 2000s | 511 |
| 2010s | 117 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 12 |
How Popular Is Denisha?
In 2023, Denisha was given to 7 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.
Where Denisha Is Used
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 Denisha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Denisha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Denisha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Denisha
- English deh-NEE-shuh
Sibling Names for Denisha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Denisha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Denisha
How popular is the name Denisha?
In 2023, Denisha was given to 7 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 Denisha a girl's or a boy's name?
Denisha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Denisha?
Denisha has 3 syllables.
When was Denisha most popular?
Denisha peaked in 1994, when 302 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.