Total births
11
Girls' name · since 1986
Maesha
Since 1986, U.S. Social Security records show 11 babies named Maesha, peaking in 1986. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 11
- total births
- 1986–2005
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
Maesha sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 11 recorded since 1986.
Social Security Administration records show Maesha recorded 11 times among girls since 1986, 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 1986 to 2005.
- 11 total births
- 1986–2005 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
11 girls have been named Maesha since 1986, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2005.
- 11
- total births
- 1986–2005
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Maesha was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
6 babies were named Maesha in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Maesha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Maesha splits its recorded history at 2005: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2005 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1986 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Maesha at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1986
Maesha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1986–2005
- Peak year (1986)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Maesha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Maesha's strongest decade.
6 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Maesha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
6 births
- 2000s
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 6 births (55% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Maesha? ▼
Since 1986, Social Security records show 11 babies named Maesha. The most recent recorded year was 2005. Its busiest year on record was 1986, with 6 births.
When was Maesha most popular? ▼
Maesha was most popular in the 1980s decade with 6 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
How long has the name Maesha been used? ▼
Records for Maesha go back to 1986, giving 20 years of history through 2005.
What names are similar to Maesha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mae, Maeve, Maegan, Maelynn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Maesha's data
- Maesha's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (6 total births) through the 2000s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Maesha
Nearby Names Like Maesha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Maesha
Mae Girl
#529 114,835 births
Maeve Girl
#75 29,608 births
Maegan Girl
9,171 births
Maelynn Girl
#992 2,916 births
Maelyn Girl
#1190 2,490 births
Compare Maesha side by side: Maesha vs Mae Maesha vs Maeve Maesha vs Maegan
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1986–2005 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Maesha: Baby Name Since 1986 - 11 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/maesha. 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 Maesha 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.