Total births
500
Girls' name · since 1972
Meosha
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 500 babies named Meosha, peaking in 1993. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 500
- total births
- 1972–2008
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
500 girls have been named Meosha since 1972, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Meosha has been recorded 500 times among girls since 1972, 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 1972 to 2008.
- 500 total births
- 1972–2008 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
500 girls have been named Meosha since 1972, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2008.
- 500
- total births
- 1972–2008
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Meosha was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
36 babies were named Meosha in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
Meosha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Meosha's SSA record in two at 1989 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1972, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1993 peak of 36, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Meosha at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1993
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Meosha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2008
- Peak year (1993)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Meosha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Meosha's strongest decade.
225 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Meosha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 60
1970s
60 births
- 1980s
1980s
159 births
- 1990s
1990s
225 births
- 2000s 56
2000s
56 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 225 births (45% of all-time use).
How Meosha 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 Meosha's total volume
Meosha vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Meosha by state
Where Meosha concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 15 | 3.0% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 11 | 2.2% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 6 | 1.2% |
| #4 | South Carolina | | 6 | 1.2% |
| #5 | Mississippi | | 5 | 1.0% |
Texas share of Meosha's total US births 3.0%
Even split
15 of 500 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Meosha? ▼
Meosha has been given to 500 babies in the U.S. since 1972, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2008. 36 babies were born in 1993, its single highest year.
When was Meosha most popular? ▼
Meosha was most popular in the 1990s decade with 225 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Meosha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Meosha are Texas (15 births), Georgia (11 births), Louisiana (6 births).
How long has the name Meosha been used? ▼
Records for Meosha go back to 1972, giving 37 years of history through 2008.
What names are similar to Meosha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Meoshia, Meoshi. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Meosha's data
- Meosha's decade-level peak was the 1990s (225 total births); usage has since declined to 56 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Meoshas (15 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 Meosha
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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, 1972–2008 (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. "Meosha: Baby Name Since 1972 - 500 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/meosha. 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 Meosha 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.