Total births
1,187
Girls' name · since 1963
Mesha
Mesha has 1,187 recorded births since 1963 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1980 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,187
- total births
- 1963–2018
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1,187 girls have been named Mesha since 1963, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Mesha recorded 1,187 times among girls since 1963, 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 1963 to 2018.
- 1,187 total births
- 1963–2018 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,187 girls have been named Mesha since 1963, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2018.
- 1,187
- total births
- 1963–2018
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Mesha was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
55 babies were named Mesha in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Mesha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mesha's SSA record in two at 1990 and the more recent half accounts for 37% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 63%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2011, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1980 peak of 55, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mesha at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1963
Mesha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1963–2018
- Peak year (1980)
- 55
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Mesha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Mesha's strongest decade.
370 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Mesha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 48
1960s
48 births
- 1970s
1970s
333 births
- 1980s
1980s
370 births
- 1990s
1990s
288 births
- 2000s 118
2000s
118 births
- 2010s 30
2010s
30 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 370 births (31% of all-time use).
How Mesha 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 Mesha's total volume
Mesha vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Mesha by state
Where Mesha concentrates geographically, total births since 1963
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 56 | 4.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 30 | 2.5% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 17 | 1.4% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 14 | 1.2% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 11 | 0.9% |
| #6 | Alabama | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 6 | 0.5% |
California share of Mesha's total US births 4.7%
Even split
56 of 1,187 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mesha? ▼
Since 1963, Social Security records show 1,187 babies named Mesha. The most recent recorded year was 2018. Its busiest year on record was 1980, with 55 births.
When was Mesha most popular? ▼
Mesha was most popular in the 1980s decade with 370 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
Where is Mesha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mesha are California (56 births), Texas (30 births), Illinois (17 births).
How long has the name Mesha been used? ▼
Mesha has been recorded in Social Security data since 1963, spanning 56 years of data through 2018.
What names are similar to Mesha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Messiah, Mesa, Meshell, Meshelle, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Mesha's data
- Mesha's decade-level peak was the 1980s (370 total births); usage has since declined to 30 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Meshas (56 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 Mesha
Nearby Names Like Mesha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mesha
Messiah Girl
#7784 1,036 births
Mesa Girl
#5483 843 births
Meshell Girl
497 births
Meshelle Girl
310 births
Meshia Girl
216 births
Compare Mesha side by side: Mesha vs Messiah Mesha vs Mesa Mesha vs Meshell
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, 1963–2018 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Mesha: Baby Name Since 1963 - 1,187 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mesha. 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 Mesha 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.