Total births
1,048
Girls' name · since 1967
Meisha
Since 1967, U.S. Social Security records show 1,048 babies named Meisha, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,048
- total births
- 1967–2022
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1,048 girls have been named Meisha since 1967, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Meisha recorded 1,048 times among girls since 1967, 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 1967 to 2022.
- 1,048 total births
- 1967–2022 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,048 girls have been named Meisha since 1967, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2022.
- 1,048
- total births
- 1967–2022
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Meisha was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
61 babies were named Meisha in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Meisha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Meisha splits its recorded history at 1994: 31% of all births land in the more recent half, 69% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1967 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1990 peak of 61 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Meisha at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1967
Meisha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1967–2022
- Peak year (1990)
- 61
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Meisha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Meisha's strongest decade.
333 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Meisha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 10
1960s
10 births
- 1970s
1970s
219 births
- 1980s
1980s
333 births
- 1990s
1990s
286 births
- 2000s 106
2000s
106 births
- 2010s 78
2010s
78 births
- 2020s 16
2020s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 333 births (32% of all-time use).
How Meisha 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 Meisha's total volume
Meisha vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Meisha by state
Where Meisha concentrates geographically, total births since 1967
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 32 | 3.1% |
| #2 | New York | | 11 | 1.0% |
| #3 | Florida | | 8 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Texas | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Meisha's total US births 3.1%
Even split
32 of 1,048 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Meisha? ▼
Meisha has been given to 1,048 babies in the U.S. since 1967, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2022. 61 babies were born in 1990, its single highest year.
When was Meisha most popular? ▼
Meisha was most popular in the 1980s decade with 333 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Meisha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Meisha are California (32 births), New York (11 births), Florida (8 births).
How long has the name Meisha been used? ▼
Records for Meisha go back to 1967, giving 56 years of history through 2022.
What names are similar to Meisha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Meilani, Mei, Meira, Meila, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Meisha's data
- Meisha's decade-level peak was the 1980s (333 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Meishas (32 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Meisha
Nearby Names Like Meisha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Meisha
Meilani Girl
#815 3,971 births
Mei Girl
#1958 1,859 births
Meira Girl
#2676 1,657 births
Meila Girl
#4359 636 births
Meika Girl
#13798 613 births
Compare Meisha side by side: Meisha vs Meilani Meisha vs Mei Meisha vs Meira
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, 1967–2022 (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. "Meisha: Baby Name Since 1967 - 1,048 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/meisha. 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 Meisha 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.