Combination of Donna and the suffix -isha
A modern American invention likely created by blending the name Donna, meaning 'lady', with the popular rhythmic suffix -isha. It emerged in the late 20th century as part of a creative naming trend within African American culture.
Less common today
Doniesha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,379 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).