Holding steady.
Popularity of Jenisa since 1981
Babies named Jenisa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 19 |
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 78 |
| 2010s | 22 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Jenisa is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1981, reflecting a pattern of blending familiar names like Jennifer and Lisa. It never reached the top 1,000, and its peak year of use was 2005. Since then, its trajectory has remained stable but very low, consistent with its rarity. The name has no strong geographic concentration, as top states are absent from its data. Its one-in-N ratio is not available due to its low frequency. Parents choosing Jenisa are likely drawn to its melodic, contemporary feel, echoing the popularity of similar blended names from the late 20th century.
Jenisa is a modern coinage, probably formed by blending elements of Jennifer (from Welsh Gwenhwyfar, meaning 'white phantom' or 'fair one') and Lisa (a diminutive of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath'). Alternatively, it may be a respelling of Janisa, itself a variant of Janice. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1981, reflecting a trend of inventive feminine names combining familiar sounds.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jeni, Nisa, Jen
Sibling names for Jenisa
Names that share Jenisa's style, for a brother or sister.
