Total births
213
Girls' name · since 1976
Markiesha
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 213 babies named Markiesha, peaking in 1992. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 213
- total births
- 1976–2001
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
213 girls have been named Markiesha since 1976, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Markiesha has 213 recorded births among girls since 1976, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2001.
- 213 total births
- 1976–2001 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 59% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
213 girls have been named Markiesha since 1976, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2001.
- 213
- total births
- 1976–2001
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Markiesha was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
31 babies were named Markiesha in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Markiesha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Markiesha splits its recorded history at 1991: 62% of all births land in the more recent half, 38% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1979 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1992 peak of 31 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Markiesha at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Markiesha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2001
- Peak year (1992)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Markiesha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Markiesha's strongest decade.
125 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Markiesha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 11
1970s
11 births
- 1980s
1980s
59 births
- 1990s
1990s
125 births
- 2000s 18
2000s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 125 births (59% of all-time use).
Markiesha by state
Where Markiesha concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 6 | 2.8% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 2.3% |
Michigan share of Markiesha's total US births 2.8%
Even split
6 of 213 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Markiesha? ▼
Markiesha has been given to 213 babies in the U.S. since 1976, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2001. 31 babies were born in 1992, its single highest year.
When was Markiesha most popular? ▼
Markiesha was most popular in the 1990s decade with 125 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Markiesha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Markiesha are Michigan (6 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Markiesha been used? ▼
Records for Markiesha go back to 1976, giving 26 years of history through 2001.
What names are similar to Markiesha? ▼
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 Markiesha's data
- Markiesha's decade-level peak was the 1990s (125 total births); usage has since declined to 18 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Michigan records the most Markieshas (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan 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 Markiesha
Nearby Names Like Markiesha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Markiesha
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 Markiesha side by side: Markiesha vs Mary Markiesha vs Margaret Markiesha vs Maria
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, 1976–2001 (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. "Markiesha: Baby Name Since 1976 - 213 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/markiesha. 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 Markiesha 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.