How Many People Are Named Danisha?

Complete statistics for the name Danisha in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Danisha
Very Rare
2,421
Estimated People
1 in 136,307
1 in X Americans
1994
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
2,421 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 32

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California 198
Florida 157
Illinois 111
Louisiana 89
Massachusetts 6
Maryland 6
Michigan 32
Missouri 13
North Carolina 13
New York 190
Ohio 44
Pennsylvania 22
South Carolina 5
Tennessee 6
Texas 40
Virginia 12
Washington 5
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 28.6%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Danisha

How Many People Have the Name Danisha in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,421 people in the United States currently share the name Danisha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 136,307 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Danisha a Common or Rare Name?

Danisha is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Danisha Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Danisha are covered in full on the Danisha name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Danisha Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Danisha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Danisha is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Danisha Most Popular?

The name Danisha reached peak popularity in 1994, with 154 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Danisha Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Danisha across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Danisha?

Approximately 2,421 people in the United States share the name Danisha, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Danisha a rare name?

Danisha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 136,307 Americans has this name.

What does the name Danisha mean?

The meaning and origin of Danisha is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Danisha more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Danisha are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Danisha most popular?

The name Danisha reached its peak in 1994, with 154 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People2,421
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 136,307
GenderFemale
Avg Age32
Peak Year1994
Male %0%
Female %100%

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