Holding steady.
Popularity of Damesha since 1977
Babies named Damesha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 18 |
| 1980s | 82 |
| 1990s | 148 |
| 2000s | 33 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Damesha is a modern coinage that emerged in the late 20th century, first recorded in 1977. Its use has always been sparse; it has never entered the top 1000 names. The name reached its highest usage in 1995, which stands as its peak year. Since then, its trajectory has been stable, with only a handful of births per year. Damesha belongs to a category of invented feminine names that gained brief popularity in the 1990s, often drawing on the fashionable '-esha' suffix. It has no strong ties to any specific region or top states. Despite its obscurity, Damesha carries a melodic, contemporary feel that fits alongside similar creations of its era.
Damesha first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1977 and saw sporadic use through the 1990s, with its peak year in 1995. The name does not have a clear etymological root; it is likely a coined name formed by blending the popular 'da-' prefix with the '-eesha' or '-esha' suffix common in modern feminine names, influenced by names like Aisha or Keisha. It has no established historical or linguistic derivation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dame, Meesha, Dami
Variants: Dameshia, Dameesha
Sibling names for Damesha
Names that share Damesha's style, for a brother or sister.
