NAME PROFILE
Jonisha
Derived from African roots meaning 'light' or 'to shine'; it represents a radiant soul who brings warmth and clarity to every room they enter.
Key Stats
| Total births | 437 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1992 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1989 |
| Most recent | 1996 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | African, African-American |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
FL — 60%CA — 20%LA — 20%AK — 0%PA — 0%
Notable People
Kwana Martinez (Actress in 'The Unit') · Kwana Jenkins (Author and educator) · Kwana Jackson (Literary advocate and writer) · Kwana Woods (Distinguished collegiate athlete) · Kwana Kimani (Entrepreneur and brand strategist)
Nicknames & Diminutives
KikiNanaKay
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