Total births
1,296
Girls' name · since 1973
Markeisha
Since 1973, U.S. Social Security records show 1,296 babies named Markeisha, peaking in 1992. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,296
- total births
- 1973–2014
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1,296 girls have been named Markeisha since 1973, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Markeisha has been recorded 1,296 times among girls since 1973, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1973 to 2014.
- 1,296 total births
- 1973–2014 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,296 girls have been named Markeisha since 1973, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2014.
- 1,296
- total births
- 1973–2014
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Markeisha was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
100 babies were named Markeisha in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Markeisha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Markeisha's full recorded timeline at 1992, 52% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 48% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1973, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1992 peak of 100 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Markeisha at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Markeisha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2014
- Peak year (1992)
- 100
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Markeisha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Markeisha's strongest decade.
675 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Markeisha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 87
1970s
87 births
- 1980s
1980s
359 births
- 1990s
1990s
675 births
- 2000s 169
2000s
169 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 675 births (52% of all-time use).
How Markeisha compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Markeisha's total volume
Markeisha vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Markeisha by state
Where Markeisha concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 73 | 5.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 71 | 5.5% |
| #3 | California | | 66 | 5.1% |
| #4 | Florida | | 55 | 4.2% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 39 | 3.0% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 38 | 2.9% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 25 | 1.9% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 22 | 1.7% |
Louisiana share of Markeisha's total US births 5.6%
Even split
73 of 1,296 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 14 reporting states.
Markeisha appears in 14 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Markeisha? ▼
Since 1973, Social Security records show 1,296 babies named Markeisha. The most recent recorded year was 2014. Its busiest year on record was 1992, with 100 births.
When was Markeisha most popular? ▼
Markeisha was most popular in the 1990s decade with 675 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Markeisha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Markeisha are Louisiana (73 births), Texas (71 births), California (66 births).
How long has the name Markeisha been used? ▼
Records for Markeisha go back to 1973, giving 42 years of history through 2014.
What names are similar to Markeisha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mary, Margaret, Maria, Martha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Markeisha's data
- Markeisha's decade-level peak was the 1990s (675 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Markeishas (73 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana 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 Markeisha
Nearby Names Like Markeisha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Markeisha
Mary Girl
#131 4,141,481 births
Margaret Girl
#119 1,264,774 births
Maria Girl
#74 566,111 births
Martha Girl
#666 551,741 births
Marie Girl
#632 540,077 births
Compare Markeisha side by side: Markeisha vs Mary Markeisha vs Margaret Markeisha vs Maria
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1973–2014 (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. "Markeisha: Baby Name Since 1973 - 1,296 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/markeisha. 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 Markeisha 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 June 2026.