Danaysha
A feminine name of uncertain etymology, possibly Arabic or African origin.
Name Census estimates that about 191 living Americans carry the first name Danaysha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Danaysha today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Danaysha births was 2003 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Danaysha. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
191
~ 1 in 1,794,525 Americans
Peak year
2003
18 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2016 SSA rank
#14,764
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Danaysha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Danaysha from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 117 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Danaysha by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Danaysha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Danayshas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Danaysha
The name Danaysha is a relatively modern feminine given name that appears to have originated in the late 20th century. Its precise origins and etymology are uncertain, but it is likely a variant or combination of other existing names.
One possibility is that it derives from the Arabic name Daniah, meaning "close" or "near." This name has roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture. Another theory suggests that Danaysha could be a blend of the Persian name Dana, meaning "wise" or "knowledgeable," and the Greek name Aysha, a variant of Aisha, meaning "life" or "alive."
While there are no definitive historical references or ancient texts mentioning the name Danaysha itself, some of its potential root names have been recorded throughout history. For instance, the name Dana has been used in various cultures, including Persian, Sanskrit, and Hebrew traditions.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Danaysha are relatively recent, likely emerging in the late 20th century. However, it's worth noting that record-keeping and documentation of names, especially those of marginalized communities, were often incomplete or inaccurate in earlier periods.
Throughout history, there are a few notable individuals who have borne names similar to Danaysha or its potential components:
1. Dana Reeve (1961-2006), an American actress and singer, best known as the wife of actor Christopher Reeve.
2. Dana Delany (born 1956), an American actress known for her roles in television shows like "Desperate Housewives" and "China Beach."
3. Ayesha Curry (born 1989), a Canadian-American celebrity chef, author, and television personality, married to NBA player Stephen Curry.
4. Aisha al-Baʿuniyyah (died around 923 CE), an influential Islamic scholar and mystic from Syria.
5. Dana International (born Sharon Cohen in 1972), an Israeli singer and former Eurovision Song Contest winner.
While the name Danaysha has gained popularity in recent decades, its historical roots and origins remain somewhat obscure. As a relatively modern name, it may continue to evolve and adapt over time, reflecting the changing cultural landscape and personal preferences of those who choose to bear it.
People
Danaysha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Danaysha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Danaysha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Danaysha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 191 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Danaysha going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,794,525 US residents.
Is Danaysha a common name?
We classify Danaysha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 194 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Danaysha most popular?
The single biggest year for Danaysha was 2003, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Danaysha is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Danaysha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Danaysha in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.