Ronniesha
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of Ronnie and Keisha.
Name Census estimates that about 112 living Americans carry the first name Ronniesha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ronniesha today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ronniesha births was 1993 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ronniesha. 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
112
~ 1 in 3,060,307 Americans
Peak year
1993
17 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2005 SSA rank
#18,592
Tracked since 1984
Popularity
Ronniesha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ronniesha 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 74 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Ronniesha remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ronniesha 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 Ronniesha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ronnieshas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Ronniesha
The name Ronniesha is a relatively modern name that is believed to have originated in the United States in the late 20th century. It is a combination of the names Ronnie and Keisha, both of which have roots in different cultures and linguistic traditions.
Ronnie is a diminutive form of the name Ronald, which is derived from the Old Norse name Rögnvaldr. This name is composed of the elements "rögnr" meaning "counsel" and "valdr" meaning "ruler." It was brought to Britain by the Vikings and eventually became a popular name throughout the English-speaking world.
Keisha, on the other hand, is a variant of the name Keisha, which is of African-American origin. It is believed to be a combination of the names Kisha and Keesha, both of which are derived from the Swahili name Qaysah, meaning "daughter of a rich man."
While the name Ronniesha itself does not have a long historical record, it reflects the cultural diversity and blending of traditions that have shaped the naming practices in the United States. The combination of a Scottish/Norse name with an African-American name is a testament to the melting pot of cultures that have contributed to the rich tapestry of American society.
There are no known historical references or famous figures from ancient times who bore the name Ronniesha. However, here are five notable individuals with this name who have gained some recognition in more recent times:
1. Ronniesha Howard, an American basketball player who played for the University of Texas at Arlington from 2013 to 2017.
2. Ronniesha Harmon, an American track and field athlete who competed in sprinting events at the collegiate level.
3. Ronniesha Simmons, an American model and social media influencer known for her fashion and lifestyle content.
4. Ronniesha Johnson, an American entrepreneur and business owner who founded a haircare product line.
5. Ronniesha Williams, an American singer and songwriter who has released several independent albums.
While the name Ronniesha may be relatively new, it reflects the rich cultural heritage and diversity that have shaped naming practices in the United States, combining elements from different linguistic and cultural traditions to create a unique and modern name.
People
Ronniesha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ronniesha 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
Ronniesha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ronniesha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 112 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ronniesha 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 3,060,307 US residents.
Is Ronniesha a common name?
We classify Ronniesha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 116 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ronniesha most popular?
The single biggest year for Ronniesha was 1993, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ronniesha is about 30 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 Ronniesha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ronniesha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ronniesha 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 Ronniesha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ronniesha 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 Ronniesha 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 Americans are named Ronniesha?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Ronniesha, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.