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Ameshia

ah-MEE-shuh · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern invented name.

Peak popularity
1986
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Ameshia since 1978

Babies named Ameshia per year in U.S. Social Security records.

61117198020002020Most births 1986Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s17
1980s72
1990s61
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Ameshia emerged in U.S. birth records in 1978, part of a wave of inventive feminine names with the 'shia' sound. Its peak year was 1986, though it never reached the top 1000 and has remained stable in low usage since. The name is a modern creation, likely blending elements from names like Amelia and Aisha, and is used almost exclusively for girls. While not tied to any specific cultural origin, Ameshia reflects the creative naming trends of the late 20th century.

Ameshia is a modern invented name, likely formed from the fashionable sound elements 'Ame' and 'shia', with possible influence from names like Amesia or Ameisha. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1978 during a period of creative name coinages.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ami, Mia, Shia

Variants: Ameisha, Amesha, Ameesha

Sibling names for Ameshia

Names that share Ameshia's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Ameshia mean?
Ameshia is of uncertain origin, but it is considered a modern invented name with no definitive meaning.
How popular is the name Ameshia?
Ameshia is not currently ranked in the top 1000 U.S. names. It saw its peak usage in 1986 with 21 births (estimated 1 in 40,069 newborns for 1980s data), based on available Social Security data.
Is Ameshia a girl's name?
Yes, Ameshia is almost exclusively used for girls, with no recorded male usage in U.S. data.