Lenisha
Girl nameLenisha has been given to 224 babies in the U.S. since 1977. It peaked in 1997.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
224
Peak year
1997 (17 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1977
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Lenisha — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Lenisha.
Sibling name ideas for Lenisha
Same era and popularity as Lenisha, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Lenisha?
Lenisha has been given to 224 babies in the U.S. since 1977. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Lenisha peak?
Lenisha peaked in 1997, when 17 babies were given the name.
Is Lenisha a girl or boy name?
Lenisha is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Lenisha are girls).
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