Total births
1,067
Girls' name · since 1996
Moesha
Since 1996, U.S. Social Security records show 1,067 babies named Moesha, peaking in 1996. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,067
- total births
- 1996–2014
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 77%
- born in that decade
1,067 girls have been named Moesha since 1996, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Moesha recorded 1,067 times among girls since 1996, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2014.
- 1,067 total births
- 1996–2014 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 77% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,067 girls have been named Moesha since 1996, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2014.
- 1,067
- total births
- 1996–2014
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 77%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
77% of everyone ever named Moesha was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
426 babies were named Moesha in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
Moesha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Moesha's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 9% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 91%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2014, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1996 peak of 426, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Moesha at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
1996
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1996
Moesha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2014
- Peak year (1996)
- 426
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Moesha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Moesha's strongest decade.
820 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 77% of all-time use.
Moesha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
820 births
- 2000s 242
2000s
242 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 820 births (77% of all-time use).
How Moesha 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 Moesha's total volume
Moesha vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Moesha by state
Where Moesha concentrates geographically, total births since 1996
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 116 | 10.9% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 77 | 7.2% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 66 | 6.2% |
| #4 | Mississippi | | 57 | 5.3% |
| #5 | South Carolina | | 57 | 5.3% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 53 | 5.0% |
| #7 | Texas | | 46 | 4.3% |
| #8 | New York | | 45 | 4.2% |
Florida share of Moesha's total US births 10.9%
Even split
116 of 1,067 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 24 reporting states.
Moesha appears in 24 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Moesha? ▼
1,067 babies have been named Moesha since 1996. It was last recorded in 2014. The peak year was 1996 with 426 births.
When was Moesha most popular? ▼
Moesha was most popular in the 1990s decade with 820 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
Where is Moesha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Moesha are Florida (116 births), North Carolina (77 births), Georgia (66 births).
How long has the name Moesha been used? ▼
Records for Moesha go back to 1996, giving 19 years of history through 2014.
What names are similar to Moesha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Moet, Moe, Moeshia, Moeisha, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Moesha's data
- Moesha's decade-level peak was the 1990s (820 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Moeshas (116 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Moesha
Nearby Names Like Moesha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Moesha
Moet Girl
136 births
Moe Girl
62 births
Moeshia Girl
52 births
Moeisha Girl
48 births
Moena Girl
16 births
Compare Moesha side by side: Moesha vs Moet Moesha vs Moe Moesha vs Moeshia
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, 1996–2014 (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. "Moesha: Baby Name Since 1996 - 1,067 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/moesha. 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 Moesha 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.