At a glance
- In short
- Quinnesha is a modern female name with African American roots, offering a sense of individuality and creativity.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2001 (#15,352)
- Babies in 2001
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #7,449 in 1989
- First recorded
- 1982
Meaning of Quinnesha
Quinnesha is a female name with American English pronunciation "kwin-NEE-shuh" (/kwɪnˈniːʃə/). It is a variation of the name Quinesha. The name Quinnesha has been recorded in the United States since the 1980s, with varying levels of occurrence. While the exact origin of the name is not widely documented, it is believed to have African American roots and may have been created as a modern or unique variation of more traditional names. As such, Quinnesha carries associations of individuality and creativity. It's a name that can offer a sense of distinction while still being easily recognizable and pronounceable in English-speaking countries.
How to pronounce Quinnesha
English
- Pronounced kwin-NEE-shuh /kwɪnˈniːʃə/
Popularity of Quinnesha in the U.S.
Quinnesha was last recorded in the U.S. in 2001, ranked #15,352 with 5 babies. It peaked at #7,449 in 1989. It first appears in the records in 1982.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1982–2001 7 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 5 | 15,352 | back (not recorded in 1995–2000) |
| 1994 | 5 | 13,430 | ▼ 2,842 |
| 1993 | 7 | 10,588 | back (not recorded in 1992) |
| 1991 | 8 | 9,336 | back (not recorded in 1990) |
| 1989 | 10 | 7,449 | back (not recorded in 1988) |
| 1987 | 7 | 8,778 | back (not recorded in 1983–1986) |
| 1982 | 5 | 10,518 | new |