Fikisha is of African origin, specifically from the Swahili language, and means 'happiness'. It is composed of two elements: 'fika', which signifies 'arrival' or 'happening', and '-isha', a suffix that forms nouns denoting an abstract state or condition. Thus, Fikisha personifies joy and happiness.
The popularity of the name Fikisha surged briefly between 1973 and 1977, with a noticeable spike in 1976 when it was given to 23 babies. Over these five years, a total of 45 children were named Fikisha.