Holding steady.
Popularity of Camisha since 1971
Babies named Camisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 345 |
| 1980s | 184 |
| 1990s | 416 |
| 2000s | 43 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Camisha first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1971, a modern invention typical of the era's trend for creative names ending in -isha. It reached its peak popularity in 1972 but never entered the top 1,000 most common names. The name has remained exceptionally rare in subsequent decades, with fewer than five births per year in most years. Its trajectory has been stable, neither rising nor falling sharply. The name was not notably popular in any single state. As an invented name, Camisha has no deep linguistic roots, deriving instead from the fashionable sound patterns of the 1970s. Its charm lies in its uniqueness and phonetic blend of familiar names like Camille and Tisha.
Camisha is a modern coinage that emerged in the United States in the early 1970s. It appears to be a blend of names like Camille or Cameron with the fashionable suffix -isha, seen in names such as Tanisha. Its usage peaked in 1972 and has remained rare, with no clear etymological root in any language.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cami, Misha, Cam
Sibling names for Camisha
Names that share Camisha's style, for a brother or sister.
