Janiesha
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially a combination of various names.
Name Census estimates that about 85 living Americans carry the first name Janiesha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Janiesha today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Janiesha births was 1999 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Janiesha. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Janiesha. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
85
~ 1 in 4,032,404 Americans
Peak year
1999
11 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2005 SSA rank
#12,305
Tracked since 1985
Popularity
Janiesha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Janiesha from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 59 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Janiesha remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Janiesha by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Janiesha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Janiesha
The name Janiesha appears to be a modern invented name, likely derived from a combination of the names Janie and Keisha. It does not have a definitive language or cultural origin, but the components of the name suggest potential influences from English and African American naming traditions.
The first part of the name, "Janie," is a diminutive form of the name Jane, which has English origins and is derived from the French name Jeanne, itself a feminine form of the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "God is gracious." The name Jane has been in use since the Middle Ages and has been a popular name in English-speaking countries for centuries.
The second part of the name, "Keisha," is a variant spelling of the name Keisha, which is an African American name that emerged in the 20th century. It is believed to be a combination of the names Keisha and Aisha, both of which have Arabic roots and meanings related to "life" or "living."
While the name Janiesha does not have a long historical tradition or documented usage in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its components suggest a blending of cultural influences and naming trends that reflect modern naming practices, particularly within African American communities in the United States.
Due to the relatively recent origin of the name Janiesha, there are limited historical records of individuals bearing this name. However, here are a few notable examples:
1. Janiesha McCollough, an American professional basketball player born in 1992, who played in the WNBA for the Indiana Fever.
2. Janiesha Lauryn, an American singer and songwriter born in 1994, known for her work in the R&B and pop genres.
3. Janiesha Fryer, an American track and field athlete born in 1997, who specialized in sprinting events and competed in collegiate competitions.
4. Janiesha Colbert, an American artist and illustrator active in the early 21st century, known for her work in children's literature and graphic novels.
5. Janiesha Jenkins, an American entrepreneur and businesswoman born in the late 20th century, who founded a successful fashion and lifestyle brand.
While the name Janiesha may not have a long historical legacy, its unique combination of elements reflects the diverse cultural influences and naming trends that shape modern naming practices, particularly within certain communities in the United States.
People
Janiesha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Janiesha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Janiesha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Janiesha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 85 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Janiesha going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 4,032,404 US residents.
Is Janiesha a common name?
We classify Janiesha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 87 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Janiesha most popular?
The single biggest year for Janiesha was 1999, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Janiesha is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Janiesha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Janiesha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Janiesha in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Janiesha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Janiesha in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Janiesha can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Janiesha?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Janiesha, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.