Janesha: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: j-ahn-ehsh-ah
Origin: United States
gender-female

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Region Origin: North America
Meaning: God is gracious

Janesha is a variant of the name Janisha, which is derived from the name Janice. The name Janesha means "God is gracious" and has African origins. Over time, the use of Janesha has become more widespread, particularly in African American communities. This name is important because it reflects the rich cultural heritage of its bearers and symbolizes divine grace.

Janesha Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Janesha is currently #32884 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Janesha is currently #18733 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Janesha is currently #16353 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Janesha is currently #9387 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Janesha is currently #13778 on Kiindred Australian Names

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Source: Social Security Administration

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