Combination of Donna and the suffix -esha
A modern American creation likely blending the Italian name Donna, meaning 'lady,' with the popular rhythmic suffix -esha. It emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend of inventive, lyrical names within African American communities.
Less common today
Donnesha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,800 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
