Total births
222
Girls' name · since 1982
Raynisha
Raynisha has 222 recorded births since 1982 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1991 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 222
- total births
- 1982–2010
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
Raynisha sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 222 recorded since 1982.
Social Security Administration records show Raynisha recorded 222 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 2010.
- 222 total births
- 1982–2010 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
222 girls have been named Raynisha since 1982, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2010.
- 222
- total births
- 1982–2010
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Raynisha was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
19 babies were named Raynisha in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Raynisha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Raynisha splits its recorded history at 1993: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1985 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1991 peak of 19 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Raynisha at a glance
Last recorded 2010Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1982
Raynisha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–2010
- Peak year (1991)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Raynisha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Raynisha's strongest decade.
122 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Raynisha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
63 births
- 1990s
1990s
122 births
- 2000s 31
2000s
31 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 122 births (55% of all-time use).
Raynisha by state
Where Raynisha concentrates geographically, total births since 1982
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 43 | 19.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 2.3% |
California share of Raynisha's total US births 19.4%
Even split
43 of 222 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Raynisha? ▼
Raynisha has been given to 222 babies in the U.S. since 1982, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2010. 19 babies were born in 1991, its single highest year.
When was Raynisha most popular? ▼
Raynisha was most popular in the 1990s decade with 122 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Raynisha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Raynisha are California (43 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Raynisha been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Raynisha since 1982 -- 29 years through the most recent 2010 data.
What names are similar to Raynisha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rayna, Rayne, Raya, Ray, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Raynisha's data
- Raynisha's decade-level peak was the 1990s (122 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Raynishas (43 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 Raynisha
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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, 1982–2010 (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. "Raynisha: Baby Name Since 1982 - 222 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/raynisha. 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 Raynisha 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.