Myisha, of African origin, is a gender-neutral given name that means 'joyful.' It is composed of two elements: 'Mwishi,' meaning 'joy' in Swahili, and '-a,' a suffix commonly used in African names to denote endearment or affection. Myisha gained popularity as an alternate spelling of Michelle, a trend that emerged in the late 20th century among African American communities seeking to reconnect with their roots.
The name Myisha experienced significant popularity from the late 1970s to the mid-1990s, with peak years being 1977 (63 births) and 1986 (72 births). After the late 1990s, the number of annual births dramatically decreased, reaching single digits by the early 2000s. The total number of births over this period is 1551.