Bringer of victory
Bernisha is a modern American elaboration of the name Bernice, which is derived from the Greek name Berenike. It combines the traditional roots of 'victory' with the popular '-isha' suffix common in African American naming traditions.
Less common today
Bernisha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,989 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).