Dashaun vs Niquisha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dashaun

Boy #4,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,834
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Da, Shaun

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Niquisha

Girl #58,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"original American creation (likely influenced by names meaning God is gracious via Ni- prefix)"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#58,525
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Nique, Quisha

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Popularity Comparison

Dashaun Rank #4,834
Niquisha Rank #58,525

Dashaun is more popular, ranked #4834 vs #58525 for Niquisha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dashaun ___

  • Dashaun Marcus
  • Dashaun Lamar
  • Dashaun Andre
  • Dashaun Lee
  • Dashaun James
  • Dashaun Ray

Niquisha ___

  • Niquisha Marie
  • Niquisha Nicole
  • Niquisha Elaine
  • Niquisha Renee
  • Niquisha Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dashaun

DeJon Darius Jamila Destiny Tyrese

If you choose Niquisha

Daquisha Tanisha Deshawn Marquise

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dashaun or Niquisha more popular?

Dashaun is more popular, ranked #4834 compared to Niquisha at #58525 in the United States.

What do Dashaun and Niquisha mean?

Dashaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Niquisha means "original American creation (likely influenced by names meaning God is gracious via Ni- prefix)" (American English origin).

Are Dashaun and Niquisha boy or girl names?

Dashaun is primarily a boy name. Niquisha is primarily a girl name.

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