Girl · #13,520 in 2026

Denishia

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

Current Rank

#13,520

Peak Rank

#5,399 (1991)

Total Babies

223

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1977

First Year

2001

Last Year

1991

Peak Year

#5399

Peak Rank

223

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Denishia

Denishia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1977, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 17 Denishias were born — ranking #5,399 that year. As of 2026, Denishia ranks #13,520 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 223 Denishias 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

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Names that sound like Denishia

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

Denisha
Tenisha
Danishes
Dennehy
Dementia
Tanisha
Dimaggio
Dentata
Dionysia
Demission
Dynia
Donation

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Denishia

What does the name Denishia mean?

Denishia is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1977. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Denishia in 2026?

In 2026, Denishia ranks #13,520 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Denishia most popular?

Denishia reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #5,399 that year with 17 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Denishia a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Denishia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Denishia include Sherin, Sharmayne, Nery. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Denishia

Denishia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1977 and has accumulated 223 births in the dataset. Denishia's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #5,399. Use the chart and map above to compare Denishia'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.