Combination name, likely based on the prefix Qu- and Nisha
Qunisha is a modern American invented name. It typically combines the popular 'Qu-' phonetic prefix with the name Nisha, which has Sanskrit roots meaning 'night'. It emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend of creating unique, rhythmic names within African American communities.
Less common today
Qunisha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,939 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
