Declining since 1994.
Popularity of Janisha since 1972
Babies named Janisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 49 |
| 1980s | 233 |
| 1990s | 397 |
| 2000s | 197 |
| 2010s | 65 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Janisha is a modern American coinage that first appeared in Social Security records in 1972. It reached its peak use in 1994, but has since steadily declined, illustrating the typical arc of a late 20th century invented name. While it has never cracked the top 1000 nationally, its construction from familiar elements like Jan and the -isha suffix places it in a well-known family of names. As of 2025, it is not ranked, and its trajectory shows a falling trend since its 1994 peak. This pattern reflects the broader ebb and flow of similarly styled names in the United States.
Janisha is a modern coinage that emerged in the United States in the late 20th century. It likely blends the name Jan (a diminutive of Janet or Jane) with the fashionable suffix -isha, seen in names like Aisha or Tanisha. The name first appeared in Social Security records in 1972 and saw modest use, peaking in 1994 before declining.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jani, Nisha
Sibling names for Janisha
Names that share Janisha's style, for a brother or sister.
