Combination name, likely meaning life or alive
Quanisha is a modern American name created by combining the prefix 'Qua-' with the name Aisha. Aisha is of Arabic origin meaning 'living' or 'life', and the name gained popularity in African American communities in the late 20th century as a unique cultural expression.
Less common today
Quanisha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,109 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
