Combination of Lynn and the suffix -isha
A modern American invention, Lynisha blends the Welsh-rooted name Lynn, meaning 'lake', with the popular African-American suffix -isha. It emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend of creating rhythmic, multi-syllabic feminine names.
Less common today
Lynisha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,356 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
