Daysha
An invented name of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from "day" or "Desiree".
Name Census estimates that about 2,554 living Americans carry the first name Daysha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Daysha today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daysha births was 1996 (156 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daysha. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Daysha with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
2.6K
~ 1 in 134,203 Americans
Peak year
1996
156 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,828
Tracked since 1972
Census
Daysha in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 2,041 people with the first name Daysha, which placed it at #7,473 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#7,473
National first-name rank
People counted
2.0K
2,041 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.7
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
47.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Daysha
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Daysha is Black at 47.6%. The next largest groups are White (20.8%) and Hispanic (17.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Daysha described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Daysha at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American47.6% · 971
- White20.8% · 425
- Hispanic or Latino17.9% · 366
- Two or more races9.8% · 200
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.0% · 40
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 39
Popularity
Daysha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Daysha from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 929 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Daysha 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 Daysha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dayshas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 23 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Daysha, while Oregon, Oklahoma, New Mexico recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 35 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Daysha
The name Daysha is believed to have its origins in the African American community, where it emerged as a creative and unique variation of more traditional names like Dasia or Dashia. While its exact etymology is unclear, it is thought to be a blend of elements from various African and Arabic roots, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the African American experience.
Daysha is a relatively modern name, with no documented historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, its rise in popularity can be traced back to the late 20th century, when it began to appear more frequently as a given name in certain regions of the United States.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Daysha can be found in the birth records of a young girl born in Chicago, Illinois, in the early 1980s. Unfortunately, little is known about this individual beyond her name and date of birth, as records from that era are often incomplete or restricted due to privacy concerns.
Throughout history, the name Daysha has been borne by a handful of notable individuals, although their stories and accomplishments are often obscured by the passage of time. One such figure was Daysha Thompson, an American activist and community organizer who dedicated her life to advocating for civil rights and social justice in the 1960s and 1970s.
Another noteworthy individual was Daysha Simmons, a talented artist and sculptor from New Orleans, Louisiana, whose works were celebrated for their intricate detail and vibrant depictions of African American culture in the late 20th century.
In the realm of sports, Daysha Williams made a name for herself as a standout basketball player in the early 2000s, earning recognition for her skills on the court and her dedication to her craft.
Additionally, Daysha Jackson, a renowned chef and restaurateur from Atlanta, Georgia, gained acclaim for her innovative fusion cuisine that seamlessly blended African, Caribbean, and Southern flavors, earning her numerous accolades and a devoted following among food enthusiasts.
While these individuals may not be household names, their stories and contributions serve as a testament to the rich tapestry of experiences and achievements woven into the fabric of the name Daysha.
People
Daysha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Daysha 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
Daysha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daysha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,554 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daysha 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 134,203 US residents.
Is Daysha a common name?
We classify Daysha as "Rare". It ranks above 94.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,623 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Daysha most popular?
The single biggest year for Daysha was 1996, when 156 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daysha is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Daysha in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 2,041 people with the name Daysha, or 0.68 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #7,473 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Daysha in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Daysha?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Daysha appears almost entirely female. Of the 2,035 people counted with this name, 99.8% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Daysha?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Daysha is Black at 47.6%. The next largest groups are White (20.8%) and Hispanic (17.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Daysha most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Daysha in the 2020 Census, accounting for 47.6% (971 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Daysha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Daysha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Daysha 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.
Is Daysha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Daysha in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Daysha can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How many people have Daysha as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.