Derisha is a unique and beautiful name of African-American origin, meaning 'peaceful'. It gained popularity during the late 20th century and early 21st century, often favored by parents seeking distinctive names for their daughters. Pronounced as /deh-RISH-ə/, it consists of three syllables with a stress on the second syllable. Spelling variations include Derysha and Dereisha, although Derisha is the most common form.
Derisha had a peak popularity in 1986 with 10 births that year, but it steadily declined thereafter, reaching its lowest point in 1991 with only 5 births. The name rebounded slightly from 1992 onwards, with birth counts ranging between 5 and 7 annually until 1995. Over the span of these years, a total of 52 babies were named Derisha.