Girl · #13,843 in 2026

Arnesha

Name: Popularity of the name Arnesha in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Arnesha, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#13,843

Peak Rank

#4,100 (1993)

Total Babies

304

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1974

First Year

2003

Last Year

1993

Peak Year

#4100

Peak Rank

304

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Arnesha

Arnesha first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1974, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1993, when 25 Arneshas were born — ranking #4,100 that year. As of 2026, Arnesha ranks #13,843 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 304 Arneshas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Arnesha

Phonetically similar names — useful when Arnesha is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Arnia
Orisha
Armilla
Garnishee
Anisha
Ornella
Tarnish
Tarnished
Garnish
Varnish
Tanisha
Garnished

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Arnesha

What does the name Arnesha mean?

Arnesha is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1974. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Arnesha in 2026?

In 2026, Arnesha ranks #13,843 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Arnesha most popular?

Arnesha reached its peak popularity in 1993, ranking #4,100 that year with 25 babies given the name.

Is Arnesha a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Arnesha is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Arnesha?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Arnesha include Galen, Javier, Chantia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Arnesha

Arnesha is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 304 births in the dataset. Arnesha's peak popularity came in 1993 when it ranked #4,100. Use the chart and map above to compare Arnesha's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.