Holding steady.
Popularity of Jamisha since 1977
Babies named Jamisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 25 |
| 1980s | 189 |
| 1990s | 371 |
| 2000s | 103 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jamisha is a modern American name that first appeared on the Social Security Administration's records in 1977. It likely originated as a creative combination of the fashionable prefix Ja- and the popular suffix -isha, a pattern seen in many late 20th-century coinages. The name experienced its highest usage in 1994, after which it settled into a stable but uncommon trajectory. Despite never breaking into the national top 1,000, Jamisha has maintained consistent, if rare, usage through the latest data in 2025, with no single state showing a strong concentration. Its appeal lies in its melodic rhythm and distinctive sound, fitting a trend of inventive names from the 1990s that continue to be used today.
Jamisha emerged in the United States during the late 20th century, first recorded in 1977. It appears to be a modern coinage, likely formed by blending the trendy prefix Ja- (also seen in names like Jamal or Jasmine) with the fashionable suffix -isha, which gained popularity through names such as Aisha and Alisha. The name reached its peak usage in 1994 and has remained relatively stable in usage since then, though it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names nationally.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jami, Misha, Ja
Sibling names for Jamisha
Names that share Jamisha's style, for a brother or sister.
