The person who is allowed to live
Jisha is a modern Indian name derived from Sanskrit roots. It is often interpreted as one who has the will or permission to live, or someone with an optimistic outlook on life. While rare in the United States, it is a concise and melodic choice within the Indian diaspora.
Less common today
Jisha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,780 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
