Donnesha is of African American origin, derived from the combination of 'Donne' meaning 'gift' and 'Sha', a popular ending in African American names. It gained popularity during the 1970s and 1980s but remains less common today.
The name Donnesha experienced varying popularity over the years, with its peak occurring between 1986 and 1992, particularly in 1992 with 21 births recorded that year. After that period, the number of births decreased significantly, with a total of only 54 births from 1993 to 2005. Overall, there were 273 births registered between 1976 and 2005.