Deasha
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially a variant of Aisha.
Name Census estimates that about 307 living Americans carry the first name Deasha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Deasha today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Deasha births was 1999 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Deasha. 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
307
~ 1 in 1,116,464 Americans
Peak year
1999
30 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2012 SSA rank
#15,453
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Deasha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Deasha from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 165 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
Deasha 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 Deasha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Deasha
The name Deasha is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, one of the oldest and most influential languages of the Indian subcontinent. Its roots can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts dating back to the 2nd millennium BCE.
The name Deasha is derived from the Sanskrit word "dasha," which means "ten" or "a group of ten." It is thought to have been a name given to children born in families or communities that followed a numerical naming system, where names were chosen based on the order of birth or other numerical significance.
In some historical records, the name Deasha appears to have been associated with certain Hindu deities or celestial beings, suggesting a potential connection to religious or spiritual symbolism. However, the exact details and context of these references are often obscured by the passage of time.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Deasha was a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 7th century CE in what is now modern-day India. Known for his contributions to the field of logic and epistemology, his works and teachings influenced generations of thinkers and intellectuals in the region.
Another notable figure bearing the name Deasha was a powerful queen who ruled over a small kingdom in southern India during the 11th century CE. She was renowned for her military prowess, political acumen, and patronage of the arts and literature, leaving a lasting impact on the cultural landscape of her time.
In the 14th century, a renowned poet and playwright named Deasha gained recognition for his extensive body of work, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition. His plays and poetry were widely performed and appreciated by audiences across the subcontinent.
During the 16th century, a skilled architect and engineer named Deasha made significant contributions to the construction of several iconic monuments and structures in northern India. His innovative designs and techniques were widely celebrated and influenced the architectural styles of the region for generations.
In the 19th century, a prominent social reformer and advocate for women's rights named Deasha played a pivotal role in the fight against regressive practices and worked tirelessly to improve the lives of women and marginalized communities in her region.
While the name Deasha has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Hindu traditions, it has been adopted and adapted by various cultures and communities over time, taking on new meanings and interpretations in different contexts.
People
Deasha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Deasha 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
Deasha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Deasha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 307 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Deasha 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 1,116,464 US residents.
Is Deasha a common name?
We classify Deasha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 316 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Deasha most popular?
The single biggest year for Deasha was 1999, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Deasha is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Deasha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Deasha 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.