Deisha
A girl's name of African origin with 321 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Deisha, you're looking at a name that fewer than 321 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The open, warm ending gives Deisha a crisp, modern feel that pairs easily with most surnames.
Deisha is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Deisha is a girl's baby name of African American origin, a variant of Dasha or Deshea, with possible connections to the Russian Dasha — a diminutive of Daria, from the Persian meaning 'possessing goodness' — filtered through African American naming creativity. The De- prefix is a hallmark of late 20th-century naming tradition.
Deisha has a crisp, confident sound with a two-syllable rhythm. It carries warmth and individuality, belonging to a generation of -isha names — Letisha, Lakeisha, Aleesha — that combined distinctive sounds with feminine grace.
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In the American context, Deisha is a girl's name with several decades of recorded use (1969–2020). Its African roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 321 total births, Deisha exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Deisha has 39+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1969.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | #15705 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 10 | #17459 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 68 | #14333 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 127 | #7496 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 59 | #8673 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 47 | #7945 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 5 | #7728 | — |
The Story of Deisha
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 1998, Deisha is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Deisha are most likely born between 1988 and 2008.
How rare is Deisha?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Deisha is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1969, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1990s with 127 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Deisha by the numbers
- Would fill 7 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(39 years, 1969–2020)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | #15705 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17228 |
| 2010 | 5 | #17689 |
| 2009 | 5 | #18015 |
| 2008 | 5 | #18233 |
| 2007 | 5 | #18342 |
| 2006 | 7 | #13959 |
| 2005 | 6 | #14958 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13109 |
| 2003 | 8 | #11583 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16089 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10325 |
| 2000 | 11 | #8715 |
| 1999 | 9 | #9697 |
| 1998 | 23 | #4678 |
| 1997 | 13 | #6960 |
| 1996 | 10 | #8316 |
| 1995 | 15 | #6039 |
| 1994 | 8 | #9793 |
| 1993 | 16 | #5738 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1969–2020