Wayneisha
A feminine name with possible roots from the English name Wayne combined with a diminutive suffix.
Name Census estimates that about 48 living Americans carry the first name Wayneisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Wayneisha today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Wayneisha births was 1996 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Wayneisha. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Wayneisha. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
48
~ 1 in 7,140,715 Americans
Peak year
1996
8 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2004 SSA rank
#18,708
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Wayneisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Wayneisha from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 45 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
Wayneisha 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 Wayneisha 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 Wayneisha
The given name Wayneisha is a relatively modern name that appears to have originated in the late 20th century, likely in the United States. It is a blend of the English names Wayne and Keisha, both of which have distinct origins and meanings.
The name Wayne is derived from an Old English surname meaning "wagon maker" or "maker of wagons." It can be traced back to the Middle English "Waine" and the Old English "wæ?n," meaning "wagon." The name Keisha, on the other hand, is a variation of the Arabic name Qaysha or Kaisha, meaning "one who walks gracefully."
While the name Wayneisha does not have a direct historical reference or appearance in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its components, Wayne and Keisha, have their own rich histories. The name Wayne has been used as a given name in England since the Middle Ages, with records showing its use as early as the 13th century.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Wayneisha are relatively recent, with the earliest known instances appearing in the late 20th century in the United States. It is difficult to pinpoint the exact origin of the name, as it seems to have emerged as a creative combination of existing names rather than having a specific cultural or linguistic root.
While the name Wayneisha is relatively new and not as widely used as some other names, there are a few notable individuals who have carried this name throughout history. One example is Wayneisha Marie Blanding (born in 1994), an American singer and songwriter known for her work in the R&B and pop genres. Another individual with this name is Wayneisha Cantey (born in 1994), an American professional basketball player who played in the WNBA for the Atlanta Dream.
Another notable figure is Wayneisha Jones (born in 1987), an American track and field athlete who specializes in the long jump and triple jump events. She has represented the United States in several international competitions, including the Olympics and World Championships.
Wayneisha Dill (born in 1988) is a Bermudian soccer player who has played for the Bermuda national team and various clubs in the United States and Canada. Lastly, Wayneisha Curry (born in 1992) is an American basketball player who has played professionally in various leagues, including the WNBA.
While the name Wayneisha may not have a long historical lineage, it has gained popularity in recent decades and is associated with individuals who have made their mark in various fields, such as music, sports, and entertainment.
People
Wayneisha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Wayneisha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with W
Other first names starting with W with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Wayneisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Wayneisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 48 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Wayneisha 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 7,140,715 US residents.
Is Wayneisha a common name?
We classify Wayneisha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 53.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 50 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Wayneisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Wayneisha was 1996, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Wayneisha is about 31 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 Wayneisha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Wayneisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Wayneisha 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 Wayneisha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Wayneisha 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 Wayneisha 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 people have the name Wayneisha?
Want to know how many people share the name Wayneisha? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.