Deshia is an uncommon, feminine given name of African origin. It is derived from an African tribe name, 'Ashanti', and means 'she is born on a Thursday'. The name Deshia has been gaining popularity in recent years due to its unique sound and distinctiveness.
Deshia was a popular name for newborns from 1977 to 2004, with peak years being 1996 and 1997 when it saw 13 and 11 births respectively. The name's popularity seems to have declined after the late 1980s but still had some presence throughout the '90s and early 2000s, resulting in a total of 91 babies named Deshia during this period.