Total births
298
Girls' name · since 1972
Kameshia
Kameshia has 298 recorded births since 1972 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1991 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 298
- total births
- 1972–2000
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
298 girls have been named Kameshia since 1972, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Kameshia recorded 298 times among girls since 1972, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2000.
- 298 total births
- 1972–2000 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 47% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
298 girls have been named Kameshia since 1972, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2000.
- 298
- total births
- 1972–2000
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Kameshia was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
19 babies were named Kameshia in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Kameshia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kameshia splits its recorded history at 1987: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2000 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1991 peak of 19 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kameshia at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Kameshia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2000
- Peak year (1991)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Kameshia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Kameshia's strongest decade.
139 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Kameshia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 51
1970s
51 births
- 1980s
1980s
139 births
- 1990s
1990s
103 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 139 births (47% of all-time use).
Kameshia by state
Where Kameshia concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 13 | 4.4% |
Texas share of Kameshia's total US births 4.4%
13 of 298 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kameshia? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 298 babies named Kameshia. The most recent recorded year was 2000. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 19 births.
When was Kameshia most popular? ▼
Kameshia was most popular in the 1980s decade with 139 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Kameshia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kameshia are Texas (13 births).
How long has the name Kameshia been used? ▼
Records for Kameshia go back to 1972, giving 29 years of history through 2000.
What names are similar to Kameshia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kamryn, Kamila, Kami, Kamilah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kameshia's data
- Kameshia's decade-level peak was the 1980s (139 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Kameshias (13 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kameshia
Nearby Names Like Kameshia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kameshia
Kamryn Girl
#582 24,809 births
Kamila Girl
#292 20,098 births
Kami Girl
#3914 8,925 births
Kamilah Girl
#1450 6,489 births
Kamari Girl
#1073 5,845 births
Compare Kameshia side by side: Kameshia vs Kamryn Kameshia vs Kamila Kameshia vs Kami
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1972–2000 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kameshia: Baby Name Since 1972 - 298 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kameshia. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kameshia draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.