Reneisha
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of Renee and Keisha.
Name Census estimates that about 226 living Americans carry the first name Reneisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Reneisha today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Reneisha births was 1992 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Reneisha. 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
226
~ 1 in 1,516,612 Americans
Peak year
1992
22 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
1999 SSA rank
#10,145
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Reneisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Reneisha from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 135 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Reneisha 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 Reneisha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Reneishas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Reneisha
The name Reneisha is a relatively modern invention, likely created by blending the French names Renée and Aisha. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic roots or historical origins.
Renée is a French feminine form of the name René, which is derived from the Germanic name Reinhold, meaning "counsel" and "ruler". Aisha, on the other hand, is an Arabic name meaning "life" or "living". The combination of these two names, Reneisha, seems to be a creative blend without a specific cultural or linguistic background.
There are no known historical references or ancient texts mentioning the name Reneisha, as it is a relatively recent coinage, possibly dating back to the late 20th century or early 21st century. However, it's worth noting that many modern names are created by combining elements from different languages and cultures.
While there may be a few individuals named Reneisha throughout history, the name is too new to have any notable historical figures associated with it. It is unlikely to find any famous people with this name in historical records, as it is a relatively modern invention.
Due to the lack of historical data and references for this name, it is challenging to provide a detailed history or etymology. Reneisha appears to be a unique and contemporary name without a deep-rooted linguistic or cultural background. Its popularity and significance may evolve over time as more individuals adopt this name.
People
Reneisha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Reneisha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Reneisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Reneisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 226 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Reneisha 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 1,516,612 US residents.
Is Reneisha a common name?
We classify Reneisha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 236 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Reneisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Reneisha was 1992, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Reneisha is about 36 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Reneisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Reneisha 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.