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Jisha

♀ Girl

Pronounced JEE-shuh /ˈdʒiː.ʃə/Medium

Meaning: Jisha is a short name in use in South Asia, particularly in Kerala and among Malayalam speakers, and now appearing rarely in the U.S. No settled etymology is documented for it, and we do not assert one. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Jisha is a short, soft name found in South Asian use (said 'JEE-shuh'). No settled etymology — routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowIndian, American
MeaningJisha is a short name in use in South Asia, particularly in Kerala and among Malayalam speakers, and now appearing rarely in the U.S. No settled etymology is documented for it, and we do not assert one. Routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2023)#12727 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 68

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820102023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jisha is used in South Asia, notably in Kerala, and appears only rarely in the U.S. Unlike many Indian names it carries no widely agreed Sanskrit gloss, and reference works do not settle its origin. We record the usage and leave the meaning open — routes uncertain (said 'JEE-shuh').

It is very rare in the U.S. Short, soft, and quietly distinctive.

Did you know? Jisha is a familiar short name in parts of South Asia, especially among Malayalam speakers, though no settled etymology is documented for it. We note the usage honestly and the routes as uncertain (said 'JEE-shuh').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Jisha — South Asian (Kerala/Malayalam) usage; no settled etymology

Variations

JeshaJishaaJishu

Nicknames

JishJijiIsha

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jisha mean?

Jisha has no settled documented meaning; it is used in South Asia, particularly among Malayalam speakers. Routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Jisha?

It's said JEE-shuh /ˈdʒiː.ʃə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jisha a boy or girl name?

Jisha is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Jisha?

Jisha is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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