Combination of Donna and the suffix -isha
A modern American creation likely formed by blending the name Donna, meaning 'lady', with the popular rhythmic suffix -isha. It emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend of creating unique, melodic names within African American communities.
Less common today
Donisha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,851 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Filmmaker and granddaughter of Bob Marley
