Girl · #17,168 in 2026

Renesha

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

Current Rank

#17,168

Peak Rank

#3,436 (1990)

Total Babies

425

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1973

First Year

2006

Last Year

1990

Peak Year

#3436

Peak Rank

425

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Renesha

Renesha first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1973, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 31 Reneshas were born — ranking #3,436 that year. As of 2026, Renesha ranks #17,168 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 425 Reneshas 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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51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Renesha

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

Reynosa
Rinella
Remission
Reissue
Rhenish
Arena
Rina
Rena
Reena
Renata
Rania
Remarry

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Renesha

What does the name Renesha mean?

Renesha 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 Renesha in 2026?

In 2026, Renesha ranks #17,168 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Renesha most popular?

Renesha reached its peak popularity in 1990, ranking #3,436 that year with 31 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Renesha a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Renesha?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Renesha include Nomie, Marvyl, Marguritte. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Renesha

Renesha is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 425 births in the dataset. Renesha's peak popularity came in 1990 when it ranked #3,436. Use the chart and map above to compare Renesha'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.