Holding steady.
Popularity of Jaysha since 1990
Babies named Jaysha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 98 |
| 2000s | 178 |
| 2010s | 48 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jaysha is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security Administration's records in 1990. It reached its peak popularity in 2006, the year it was most frequently given to newborns. Since then, its usage has remained stable, never declining or surging dramatically. The name has never broken into the top 1,000 rankings, reflecting its niche appeal among parents seeking a distinctive, melodic choice. The name's construction mirrors a broader trend of invented names blending Jay with suffixes like -sha, a pattern also seen in names such as Jayda and Jayla. While Jaysha does not have deep historical roots or a traditional etymology, its sound and structure fit comfortably within contemporary American naming conventions.
Jaysha is a modern American coinage, first recorded in 1990. It follows the pattern of names like Jayla and Jayson, combining the syllable Jay (often used as a diminutive for names like Jason or as a standalone name) with the popular suffix -sha, seen in names such as Tasha and Aisha. The name has no established meaning beyond its phonetic appeal.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jay, Sha
Variants: Jaysha
Sibling names for Jaysha
Names that share Jaysha's style, for a brother or sister.
