girl's name
Lenisha
luh-NEE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 227
Lenisha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2003 it was given to 5 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 1997, when 17 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1977.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Lenisha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 23 |
| 1980s | 79 |
| 1990s | 106 |
| 2000s | 16 |
How Popular Is Lenisha?
In 2003, Lenisha was given to 5 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 Lenisha 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 Lenisha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lenisha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lenisha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lenisha
- English luh-NEE-shuh
Sibling Names for Lenisha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lenisha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lenisha
How popular is the name Lenisha?
In 2003, Lenisha was given to 5 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 Lenisha a girl's or a boy's name?
Lenisha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lenisha?
Lenisha has 3 syllables.
When was Lenisha most popular?
Lenisha peaked in 1997, when 17 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.