Total births
258
Girls' name · since 1979
Daneshia
Daneshia has 258 recorded births since 1979 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1995 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 258
- total births
- 1979–2004
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
258 girls have been named Daneshia since 1979, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Daneshia has been recorded 258 times among girls since 1979, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1979 to 2004.
- 258 total births
- 1979–2004 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 62% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
258 girls have been named Daneshia since 1979, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2004.
- 258
- total births
- 1979–2004
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
62% of everyone ever named Daneshia was born in this single decade.
1995
Single peak year
29 babies were named Daneshia in 1995 - its busiest year on record.
Daneshia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Daneshia's SSA record in two at 1992 and the more recent half accounts for 63% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 37%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1980, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1995 peak of 29, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Daneshia at a glance
Last recorded 2004Peak year
1995
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1979
Daneshia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2004
- Peak year (1995)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Daneshia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Daneshia's strongest decade.
160 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 62% of all-time use.
Daneshia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s 60
1980s
60 births
- 1990s
1990s
160 births
- 2000s 32
2000s
32 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 160 births (62% of all-time use).
Daneshia by state
Where Daneshia concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 6 | 2.3% |
Florida share of Daneshia's total US births 2.3%
6 of 258 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Daneshia? ▼
Since 1979, Social Security records show 258 babies named Daneshia. The most recent recorded year was 2004. Its busiest year on record was 1995, with 29 births.
When was Daneshia most popular? ▼
Daneshia was most popular in the 1990s decade with 160 total births. The single peak year was 1995.
Where is Daneshia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Daneshia are Florida (6 births).
How long has the name Daneshia been used? ▼
Daneshia has been recorded in Social Security data since 1979, spanning 26 years of data through 2004.
What names are similar to Daneshia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Danielle, Dana, Daniela, Daniella, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Daneshia's data
- Daneshia's decade-level peak was the 1990s (160 total births); usage has since declined to 32 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Daneshias (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Daneshia
Nearby Names Like Daneshia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Daneshia
Danielle Girl
#524 371,803 births
Dana Girl
#1077 193,555 births
Daniela Girl
#280 68,514 births
Daniella Girl
#510 33,889 births
Danna Girl
#306 25,106 births
Compare Daneshia side by side: Daneshia vs Danielle Daneshia vs Dana Daneshia vs Daniela
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1979–2004 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Daneshia: Baby Name Since 1979 - 258 Births, Peak 1995." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/daneshia. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Daneshia draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.