Gracious
Janisha is a modern American creation, likely formed by combining the popular prefix 'Ja-' with the name Nisha or as a rhythmic elaboration of Jane. It carries the root meaning of 'God is gracious' through its connection to the Hebrew name Yochanan.
Less common today
Janisha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,281 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
