Danisha
Every Danisha since 1969 — 2,437 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Danisha
Danisha is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,906 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 2,437 American babies have been named Danisha. Its peak came in 1994, when 154 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Danisha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Danisha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #6,906 |
| 2024 | 5 | #15,842 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,444 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,453 |
| 2021 | 16 | #7,036 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,332 |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,837 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,179 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,394 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,574 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,322 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,073 |
| 2013 | 23 | #5,692 |
| 2012 | 15 | #7,919 |
| 2011 | 10 | #10,582 |
| 2010 | 26 | #5,280 |
| 2009 | 32 | #4,595 |
| 2008 | 33 | #4,570 |
| 2007 | 26 | #5,405 |
| 2006 | 23 | #5,767 |
| 2005 | 39 | #3,750 |
| 2004 | 43 | #3,454 |
| 2003 | 47 | #3,143 |
| 2002 | 63 | #2,503 |
| 2001 | 56 | #2,667 |
| 2000 | 61 | #2,486 |
| 1995 | 80 | #1,789 |
| 1990 | 91 | #1,636 |
| 1985 | 49 | #2,142 |
| 1980 | 41 | #2,354 |
| 1975 | 22 | #3,181 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,250 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Danisha in 2025?
Danisha ranked #6,906 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Danisha?
2,437 babies have been named Danisha in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Danisha most popular?
Danisha peaked in 1994, when 154 newborns received the name.
Is Danisha a boy or girl name?
Danisha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Danisha rising or falling?
Danisha is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.