Combination of Dan and the suffix -eisha
A modern American invention, likely created by blending the Hebrew name Dan, meaning 'judge', with the popular rhythmic suffix -eisha. It emerged in the late 20th century as part of a creative naming tradition within African American culture.
Less common today
Daneisha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,098 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A minor character mentioned in urban fiction literature · The Coldest Winter Ever
