Total births
3,392
Girls' name · since 1970
Myesha
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 3,392 babies named Myesha, peaking in 1993. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8548
- among girls today
- 3,392
- born since 1970
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other girls
3,392 babies have been named Myesha since 1970, making it today's #8548 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Myesha recorded 3,392 times among girls since 1970, holding rank #8548 nationally today, ahead of 52% of girls, 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 1970 to 2024.
- #8548 among girls today
- 3,392 born since 1970
- 1990s peak decade
- 52% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Myesha is currently the #8548 girls' name in America, more common than 52% of girls - 3,392 born since 1970, peaking in the 1990s.
- #8548
- among girls today
- 3,392
- born since 1970
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other girls
Myesha vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#8548
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 52% of names given to girls today.
1990s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Myesha was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
168 babies were named Myesha in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
How Myesha compares
3,392 Top 16% higher than 84% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Myesha's all-time total is 9x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Myesha | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,392 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 168 | 48 | 19,840 |
Myesha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Myesha's SSA record in two at 1994 and the more recent half accounts for 39% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 61%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2016, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1993 peak of 168, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Myesha at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1993
Current rank
#8,548
Active since
1970
Myesha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2024
- Peak year (1993)
- 168
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Myesha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Myesha's strongest decade.
1,395 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Myesha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 508
1970s
508 births
- 1980s
1980s
955 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,395 births
- 2000s 443
2000s
443 births
- 2010s 79
2010s
79 births
- 2020s 12
2020s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 1,395 births (41% of all-time use).
How Myesha 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 Myesha's total volume
Myesha vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Myesha by state
Where Myesha concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 492 | 14.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 227 | 6.7% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 132 | 3.9% |
| #4 | Louisiana | | 121 | 3.6% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 118 | 3.5% |
| #6 | Florida | | 103 | 3.0% |
| #7 | Mississippi | | 97 | 2.9% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 84 | 2.5% |
California share of Myesha's total US births 14.5%
Even split
492 of 3,392 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 24 reporting states.
Myesha appears in 24 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Myesha? ▼
Myesha has been given to 3,392 babies in the U.S. since 1970, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #8548 as of the latest data. 168 babies were born in 1993, its single highest year.
When was Myesha most popular? ▼
Myesha was most popular in the 1990s decade with 1,395 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Myesha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Myesha are California (492 births), Texas (227 births), Illinois (132 births).
How long has the name Myesha been used? ▼
Records for Myesha go back to 1970, giving 55 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Myesha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Myeisha, Myeshia, Myelle, Myers, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Myesha's data
- Myesha's decade-level peak was the 1990s (1,395 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Myeshas (492 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 Myesha
Nearby Names Like Myesha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Myesha
Myeisha Girl
1,088 births
Myeshia Girl
910 births
Myelle Girl
#5724 299 births
Myers Girl
#7911 97 births
Myeasha Girl
92 births
Compare Myesha side by side: Myesha vs Myeisha Myesha vs Myeshia Myesha vs Myelle
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Myesha
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, 1970–2024 (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. "Myesha: #8548 Girls' Name - 3,392 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/myesha. 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 Myesha 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.