Dawnesha
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Dawnesha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 51 babies have been named Dawnesha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dawnesha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,217 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,217
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Dawnesha
Dawnesha is a girl name .
Dawnesha is currently ranked #16,217 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dawnesha include Daw, Dawn, Dawny, Dawnie, Dawne, Dawney, Dawneie, Sha, Shay, Shaie, Day, and Daie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Dawnesha include Dawn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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