Holding steady.
Popularity of Janeisha since 1983
Babies named Janeisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 46 |
| 1990s | 163 |
| 2000s | 130 |
| 2010s | 13 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Janeisha is a modern American name first recorded in 1983. It combines the classic name Jane, meaning 'God is gracious,' with the suffix -isha, a popular element in African American naming traditions during the late 20th century. The name reached its peak usage in 1996, though it has never entered the Top 1000 rankings. Its trajectory has remained stable, indicating consistent but infrequent use. Janeisha is a distinctive choice that reflects creative naming patterns of the 1990s, without strong ties to a single geographic region, as it has no recorded top states. The name offers a blend of traditional roots and contemporary flair.
Janeisha is a modern American coinage, first recorded in 1983. It likely blends the name Jane, the feminine form of John (ultimately from Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'), with the suffix -isha or -esha, a popular ending in African American coinages of the late 20th century. The name saw its peak usage in 1996, but its usage has remained stable at low levels since then.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jane, Neesha
Sibling names for Janeisha
Names that share Janeisha's style, for a brother or sister.
