girl's name
Donesha
duh-NEE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 652
Donesha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2008 it was given to 10 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 42 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1972.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Donesha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 46 |
| 1980s | 173 |
| 1990s | 336 |
| 2000s | 97 |
How Popular Is Donesha?
In 2008, Donesha was given to 10 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 Donesha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Donesha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Donesha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Donesha
- English duh-NEE-shuh
Sibling Names for Donesha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Donesha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Donesha
How popular is the name Donesha?
In 2008, Donesha was given to 10 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 Donesha a girl's or a boy's name?
Donesha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Donesha?
Donesha has 3 syllables.
When was Donesha most popular?
Donesha peaked in 1991, when 42 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.