Raynisha is a unique and captivating female given name of African-American origin, derived from the combination of 'Raye' and 'Nisha'. It gained popularity in the latter half of the 20th century, particularly among the African American community. This distinctive moniker carries a beautiful rhythm when spoken aloud, with its soft 'n' sound flowing into the melodic '-isha' ending, which is characteristic of many names popularized during this era.
The name Raynisha appears to have had varying popularity over the years, with a notable peak between 1988 and 1995. During this period, the number of births per year fluctuated between 10 and 17, reaching its highest point in 1991 with 19 births. However, there is a significant drop after 1995, with fewer than 10 births recorded annually until 2004, except for a slight increase in 1999 and 2000. The most recent data available shows that the name had another small resurgence in 2010 with 6 births. Overall, there were 222 babies named Raynisha from 1982 to 2010.