Roneisha
A feminine name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 552 living Americans carry the first name Roneisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Roneisha today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Roneisha births was 1993 (45 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Roneisha. 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
552
~ 1 in 620,932 Americans
Peak year
1993
45 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2008 SSA rank
#17,061
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Roneisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Roneisha from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 328 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
Roneisha 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 Roneisha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Roneishas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Florida, California, Louisiana recorded the most babies named Roneisha, while Virginia, Texas, Louisiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Roneisha
The name Roneisha is a relatively modern name that appears to have originated in the United States, likely in the African American community. It does not have a clear linguistic or cultural origin, but it is believed to be a creative combination of existing names and sounds.
One possible root of the name Roneisha is the German name Ronee, which is a shortened form of the name Veronica. However, the addition of the "isha" ending seems to be more influenced by names of African or Arabic origin, such as Alisha or Aisha.
There are no known historical references or appearances of the name Roneisha in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. This is because the name is a relatively modern invention, likely emerging in the late 20th century.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Roneisha are difficult to pinpoint, as it is a relatively uncommon name. However, here are a few notable individuals who have carried the name throughout history:
1. Roneisha Frye (born in the late 20th century), an American singer and songwriter known for her work in the R&B and soul genres.
2. Roneisha Randall (born in the late 20th century), an American activist and community organizer who has worked to promote social justice and equality.
3. Roneisha Green (born in the late 20th century), an American entrepreneur and business owner who founded a successful hair care product line.
4. Roneisha Jackson (born in the late 20th century), an American athlete who competed in track and field events at the collegiate level.
5. Roneisha Williams (born in the late 20th century), an American artist and painter whose works have been exhibited in various galleries across the United States.
While the name Roneisha is relatively uncommon, it has been embraced by some families, particularly in the African American community, as a unique and distinctive name for their daughters.
People
Roneisha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Roneisha 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
Roneisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Roneisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 552 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Roneisha 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 620,932 US residents.
Is Roneisha a common name?
We classify Roneisha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 573 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Roneisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Roneisha was 1993, when 45 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Roneisha is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Roneisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Roneisha 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.