Combination of Darnell and the suffix -isha
Darneshia is a modern American name likely created by blending the English surname Darnell with the popular African American naming suffix -isha. Darnell itself derives from an Old French word for a type of grass, while the suffix adds a rhythmic, feminine flair common in late 20th-century naming trends.
Less common today
Darneshia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,187 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
