Glennisha
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially a combination of "Glen" and "Nisha".
Name Census estimates that about 40 living Americans carry the first name Glennisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Glennisha today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Glennisha births was 1990 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Glennisha. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Glennisha. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
40
~ 1 in 8,568,858 Americans
Peak year
1990
7 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2002 SSA rank
#16,335
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Glennisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Glennisha from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 31 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Glennisha remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Glennisha 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 Glennisha 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 Glennisha
The name Glennisha is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century. It appears to be a blend of the English names Glenn and Nisha, with Glenn being a Scottish name meaning "valley" and Nisha being a Hindi name meaning "night."
While the individual components of the name have long histories, the combined name Glennisha is not found in any ancient texts or historical records. It is a unique name that seems to have emerged as a creative combination of cultural influences.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Glennisha are relatively recent, with the first known instances appearing in birth records and census data from the late 1900s. Due to its modern origin, there are no famous historical figures bearing this name.
However, in the past few decades, a handful of notable individuals have been given the name Glennisha. One of the earliest is Glennisha Morgan, an American educator and author born in 1972, known for her work on diversity and inclusion in education.
Another prominent Glennisha is Glennisha Williams, an American businesswoman and entrepreneur born in 1978, who founded a successful event planning company in Atlanta, Georgia.
In the realm of sports, Glennisha Garrett, born in 1985, is a former professional basketball player who played in the WNBA for the Chicago Sky and the Atlanta Dream.
Glennisha Jones, born in 1991, is a British actress and model who has appeared in several television shows and films, including the popular series "EastEnders."
Finally, Glennisha Stephens, born in 1998, is a rising American singer and songwriter who has gained recognition for her soulful R&B sound and powerful vocals.
While the name Glennisha is relatively new and lacks a deep historical lineage, it has gained popularity in recent years as a unique and culturally blended name, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and influences of modern society.
People
Glennisha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Glennisha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Glennisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Glennisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 40 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Glennisha 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 8,568,858 US residents.
Is Glennisha a common name?
We classify Glennisha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 51% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 41 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Glennisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Glennisha was 1990, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Glennisha is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Glennisha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Glennisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Glennisha 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 Glennisha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Glennisha 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 Glennisha 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Glennisha as a first name?
Want to know how many people share the name Glennisha? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.