Roniesha
A feminine name originating from a blend of the names Ronnie and Keisha.
Name Census estimates that about 172 living Americans carry the first name Roniesha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Roniesha today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Roniesha births was 1993 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Roniesha. 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
172
~ 1 in 1,992,758 Americans
Peak year
1993
16 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2006 SSA rank
#19,433
Tracked since 1986
Popularity
Roniesha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Roniesha from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 116 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
Roniesha 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 Roniesha 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 Roniesha
The given name Roniesha is a relatively modern creation, believed to have originated in the late 20th century within African American communities in the United States. It does not have a clear linguistic or cultural origin, but is likely a combination of the popular names Ronald and Nisha, the latter being a Hindu name derived from the Sanskrit word "nishā" meaning "night."
While there are no known historical references or ancient texts mentioning the name Roniesha, its uniqueness and recent emergence make it a distinct and contemporary choice. The earliest recorded examples of this name are difficult to pinpoint, as it has only gained popularity in recent decades.
However, there are a few notable individuals who have borne the name Roniesha throughout history:
1. Roniesha Boykins (born 1987), an American basketball player who played professionally in Europe and the WNBA.
2. Roniesha Artis (born 1988), an American singer and songwriter known for her work in the gospel and contemporary Christian music genres.
3. Roniesha Johnson (born 1992), an American track and field athlete who specialized in the long jump and triple jump.
4. Roniesha Johnson (born 1995), an American fashion model and influencer, known for her work with various brands and publications.
5. Roniesha Williams (born 1998), an American actress and dancer, who has appeared in various television shows and stage productions.
It is worth noting that while these individuals have achieved recognition in their respective fields, the name Roniesha remains relatively uncommon compared to more traditional names. Its distinctiveness and modern origins have contributed to its uniqueness and may continue to shape its perception and usage in the future.
People
Roniesha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Roniesha 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
Roniesha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Roniesha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 172 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Roniesha 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 1,992,758 US residents.
Is Roniesha a common name?
We classify Roniesha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 178 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Roniesha most popular?
The single biggest year for Roniesha was 1993, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Roniesha is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Roniesha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Roniesha 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.