Holding steady.
Popularity of Johneisha since 1988
Babies named Johneisha per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1993, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Johneisha's real moment was 2001.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 118 |
| 2000s | 40 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Johneisha is a modern American name that first appeared on birth certificates in 1988. It reached its peak usage in 2001 and has since remained stable in popularity. The name is a blend of the traditional name John with the fashionable suffix -eisha, a pattern common in African American naming traditions. Although it has never ranked in the national top 1,000, Johneisha reflects creative naming practices of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, particularly emphasizing the suffix's melodic quality.
Johneisha is a modern coinage that emerged in the late 20th century, primarily within African American naming traditions. It blends the classic name John (English form of Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious') with the popular suffix -eisha, seen in names like Keisha and Aaliyah. The name first appeared on U.S. birth certificates in 1988 and peaked in usage in 2001.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Johny, Neesha, Jojo
Sibling names for Johneisha
Names that share Johneisha's style, for a brother or sister.
