girl's name
Lonisha
loh-NEE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 61
Lonisha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1999 it was given to 6 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 1990, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1987.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Lonisha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 50 |
How Popular Is Lonisha?
In 1999, Lonisha was given to 6 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 Lonisha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lonisha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lonisha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lonisha
- English loh-NEE-shuh
Sibling Names for Lonisha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lonisha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lonisha
How popular is the name Lonisha?
In 1999, Lonisha was given to 6 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 Lonisha a girl's or a boy's name?
Lonisha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lonisha?
Lonisha has 3 syllables.
When was Lonisha most popular?
Lonisha peaked in 1990, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.