Total births
232
Girls' name · since 1982
Daniesha
Daniesha has 232 recorded births since 1982 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1991 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 232
- total births
- 1982–2003
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
232 girls have been named Daniesha since 1982, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Daniesha recorded 232 times among girls since 1982, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1982 to 2003.
- 232 total births
- 1982–2003 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 64% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
232 girls have been named Daniesha since 1982, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2003.
- 232
- total births
- 1982–2003
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
64% of everyone ever named Daniesha was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
21 babies were named Daniesha in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Daniesha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Daniesha's SSA record in two at 1993 and the more recent half accounts for 53% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 47%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1982, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1991 peak of 21, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Daniesha at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1982
Daniesha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–2003
- Peak year (1991)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Daniesha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Daniesha's strongest decade.
148 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 64% of all-time use.
Daniesha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 58
1980s
58 births
- 1990s
1990s
148 births
- 2000s 26
2000s
26 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 148 births (64% of all-time use).
Daniesha by state
Where Daniesha concentrates geographically, total births since 1982
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 2.2% |
California share of Daniesha's total US births 2.2%
5 of 232 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Daniesha? ▼
232 babies have been named Daniesha since 1982. It was last recorded in 2003. The peak year was 1991 with 21 births.
When was Daniesha most popular? ▼
Daniesha was most popular in the 1990s decade with 148 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Daniesha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Daniesha are California (5 births).
How long has the name Daniesha been used? ▼
Daniesha has been recorded in Social Security data since 1982, spanning 22 years of data through 2003.
What names are similar to Daniesha? ▼
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 Daniesha's data
- Daniesha's decade-level peak was the 1990s (148 total births); usage has since declined to 26 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Danieshas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Daniesha
Nearby Names Like Daniesha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Daniesha
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 Daniesha side by side: Daniesha vs Danielle Daniesha vs Dana Daniesha vs Daniela
Related Names
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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, 1982–2003 (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. "Daniesha: Baby Name Since 1982 - 232 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/daniesha. 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 Daniesha 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.