Girl · #17,292 in 2026

Deneshia

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

Current Rank

#17,292

Peak Rank

#3,234 (1994)

Total Babies

347

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1973

First Year

2009

Last Year

1994

Peak Year

#3234

Peak Rank

347

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Deneshia

Deneshia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1973, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1994, when 35 Deneshias were born — ranking #3,234 that year. As of 2026, Deneshia ranks #17,292 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 347 Deneshias 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 Deneshia

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

Dementia
Denisha
Dimaggio
Dinesh
Dynia
Tenisha
Danishes
Demission
Donation
Dinero
Dingy
Demotion

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Deneshia

What does the name Deneshia mean?

Deneshia is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1973. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Deneshia in 2026?

In 2026, Deneshia ranks #17,292 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Deneshia most popular?

Deneshia reached its peak popularity in 1994, ranking #3,234 that year with 35 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Deneshia most popular?

Deneshia has historically been most popular in Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Deneshia.

Is Deneshia a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Deneshia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Deneshia include Tashay, Nakea, Jenne. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Deneshia

Deneshia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 347 births in the dataset. Deneshia's peak popularity came in 1994 when it ranked #3,234. Use the chart and map above to compare Deneshia'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.