Lenisha
girl nameLenisha entered the US charts in 1977, peaked at #5209 in 1982, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1977–2025
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rank today
#5209
peak (1982)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #7276 |
| 1980s | #7834 |
| 1990s | #7573 |
| 2000s | #12159 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Lenisha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lenisha alive today was born around 1990, making them about 35 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lenisha in 2025?
- Lenisha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Lenisha most popular?
- Lenisha peaked in 1982, reaching #5209 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lenisha with classmates?
- Lenisha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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