Modern creation, likely combining Brenda and the suffix -isha.
Brenisha is a modern American name that emerged in the late 20th century. It is likely a blend of the name Brenda, which means 'sword', and the popular rhythmic suffix -isha. It represents a creative naming tradition within African American culture.
Less common today
Brenisha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,027 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
