Holding steady.
Popularity of Jonisha since 1975
Babies named Jonisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 115 |
| 1990s | 234 |
| 2000s | 75 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jonisha is a rare modern invention first recorded in 1975, with its peak usage occurring in 1993. Despite never appearing in the national top 1,000, the name shows a stable trajectory, never vanishing from the records. It belongs to a wave of creative girl names formed with the -isha suffix, popular in the late 20th century among African American communities. The name's distinctiveness and simple pronunciation have given it an enduring, if niche, appeal.
Jonisha appears to be a modern American coinage, formed by blending the name Jon (itself a short form of Jonathan or a variant of John) with the trendy suffix -isha, which gained popularity in the 1970s and 1980s through names like Aisha or Tisha. The name first entered U.S. records in 1975 and saw its highest usage in 1993, but it has never been widespread.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Joni, Nisha
Sibling names for Jonisha
Names that share Jonisha's style, for a brother or sister.
