Queenisha
A feminine name blending "queen" and a feminine suffix, suggesting royalty or nobility.
Name Census estimates that about 9 living Americans carry the first name Queenisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Queenisha today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Queenisha births was 1993 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Queenisha. 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 Queenisha. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
9
~ 1 in 38,083,815 Americans
Peak year
1993
9 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
1993 SSA rank
#9,325
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Queenisha: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Queenisha 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 Queenisha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 9 | 9 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Queenisha
The name Queenisha is a modern English name that appears to have been derived from the combination of the words "queen" and "isha," which is a feminine suffix often used in Indian names. It is likely that the name was created as a blend of English and Indian cultural influences, perhaps to symbolize a powerful and regal woman.
While the name itself is relatively new and does not have a long historical lineage, the individual components that make up the name do have deeper roots. The word "queen" traces its origins back to the Proto-Germanic "kwoeniz," which meant "wife" or "woman." It later evolved into the Old English "cwen" and then the modern English "queen," referring to a female monarch or sovereign ruler.
The suffix "isha" is commonly found in Indian names, particularly those of Sanskrit origin. It is a feminine form of the masculine suffix "ish," which denotes possession or belonging. The use of this suffix in the name Queenisha may reflect the influence of Indian culture and traditions on the name's creation.
Due to the modern nature of the name, there are no known historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, some notable individuals who have borne the name Queenisha include:
1. Queenisha Butler, an American entrepreneur and business coach born in the late 20th century.
2. Queenisha Akbar, a British-Indian fashion designer and social media influencer active in the 21st century.
3. Queenisha Bhatti, a Pakistani-Canadian author and poet known for her works exploring themes of identity and cultural heritage, born in the late 20th century.
4. Queenisha Kaur, an Indian-American actress and model who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows since the early 2000s.
5. Queenisha Townsend, an American motivational speaker and life coach based in New York City, born in the late 20th century.
While the name Queenisha is a relatively recent creation, it carries the essence of power, regality, and cultural fusion, reflecting the diverse influences that have shaped modern naming practices.
People
Queenisha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Queenisha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Q
Other first names starting with Q with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Queenisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Queenisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Queenisha 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 38,083,815 US residents.
Is Queenisha a common name?
We classify Queenisha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 25.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 9 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Queenisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Queenisha was 1993, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Queenisha is about 32 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 Queenisha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Queenisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Queenisha 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 Queenisha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Queenisha 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 Queenisha 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 share the name Queenisha?
Want to know how many people share the name Queenisha? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.