girl's name
Janisha
juh-NEE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 961
Janisha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1994, when 58 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1972.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Janisha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 49 |
| 1980s | 233 |
| 1990s | 397 |
| 2000s | 197 |
| 2010s | 65 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 7 |
How Popular Is Janisha?
In 2022, Janisha was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Janisha Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Janisha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Janisha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Janisha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Janisha
- English juh-NEE-shuh
Sibling Names for Janisha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Janisha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Janisha
How popular is the name Janisha?
In 2022, Janisha was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Janisha a girl's or a boy's name?
Janisha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Janisha?
Janisha has 3 syllables.
When was Janisha most popular?
Janisha peaked in 1994, when 58 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.