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Jaisa

JAY-sə · Of uncertain origin, possibly a modern coinage blending Jay and Lisa or a variant of Jaya (Sanskrit for victory)

Peak popularity
2007
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Jaisa since 1985

Babies named Jaisa per year in U.S. Social Security records.

715221990200020102020Most births 2007Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s5
1990s62
2000s102
2010s79
2020s20

Meaning & origin

Jaisa is a modern American name first recorded in 1985, with its peak popularity occurring in 2007. It has maintained a stable trajectory since then, never breaking into the top 1000. The name's origins are unclear; it may be a blend of Jay and Lisa, or an anglicized form of the Sanskrit name Jaya. While it has not appeared among top states, the name Jaisa offers a unique and melodic option for parents seeking a less common name.

Jaisa first appeared in the United States in the mid-1980s, most likely as a modern invented name. It may combine the sounds of the name Jay with the popular suffix -isa (seen in Lisa, Marisa), or it could be an anglicized form of the Sanskrit name Jaya, meaning victory. Since the late 1980s it has seen sporadic use, never reaching the top 1000, with a peak in 2007.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Jay, Jai, Isa

Variants: Jaysa, Jayza, Jaiza

Sibling names for Jaisa

Names that share Jaisa's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Maya, Lila, Sara, Kira, Nola

Brothers: Jay, Kai, Miles, Jace, Noah

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Jaisa mean?
Jaisa is a name of uncertain origin, possibly a modern blend of Jay and Lisa or a variation of the Sanskrit name Jaya meaning victory.
How popular is the name Jaisa?
Jaisa has never ranked in the top 1000 U.S. baby names. It was first recorded in 1985 and reached its highest usage in 2007.
Is Jaisa a boy or girl name?
Jaisa is predominantly used for girls.