Venisha
Feminine name derived from the word "vanish", implying elusiveness or mysteriousness.
Name Census estimates that about 251 living Americans carry the first name Venisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Venisha today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Venisha births was 1983 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Venisha. 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
251
~ 1 in 1,365,555 Americans
Peak year
1983
25 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
2015 SSA rank
#18,939
Tracked since 1970
Popularity
Venisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Venisha from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 119 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Venisha 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 Venisha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Venishas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Venisha
The name Venisha is of Sanskrit origin, derived from the word "Veni," meaning "braid" or "tress of hair." Its roots can be traced back to ancient India, where braided hair was considered a symbol of beauty and femininity. The name is closely associated with Hindu culture and mythology.
Venisha is believed to have been a name used for goddesses and celestial maidens in Hindu scriptures. In the epic Mahabharata, there is a reference to a celestial nymph named Venisha, who was known for her enchanting beauty and graceful demeanor. This mythological connection may have contributed to the popularity of the name among Hindus.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Venisha can be found in the 7th century CE, when a poetess and scholar from the Gupta Empire was referred to by this name. She was renowned for her contributions to Sanskrit literature and her expertise in various fields of knowledge.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Venisha. One such figure was Venisha Devi (1501-1567), a Rajput princess and warrior queen from the Mewar region of India. She played a crucial role in defending her kingdom against the Mughal invaders and was celebrated for her bravery and leadership skills.
Another historical figure with the name Venisha was an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived in the 18th century. She was known for her mastery of the Kathak dance form and her contributions to preserving and promoting Indian cultural heritage.
In more recent times, Venisha Naidu (1933-2019) was a prominent South African politician and anti-apartheid activist. She dedicated her life to fighting against racial segregation and advocating for human rights, earning her widespread respect and admiration.
It is worth noting that while the name Venisha has its roots in Sanskrit and Hindu culture, it has transcended geographical and cultural boundaries, gaining popularity among various communities around the world.
People
Venisha + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Venisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Venisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 251 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Venisha 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 1,365,555 US residents.
Is Venisha a common name?
We classify Venisha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 266 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Venisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Venisha was 1983, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Venisha is about 40 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Venisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Venisha 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.