MallowbyNames

Jameisha

jah-MEE-shuh · Modern coinage blending 'Jamie' and 'Aisha', but no traditional meaning.

Peak popularity
1996
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Jameisha since 1982

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

1428421990200020102020Most births 1996Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s78
1990s297
2000s102
2010s5
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Jameisha is a modern American coinage that first appeared in Social Security records in 1982. It reached its peak popularity in 1996 but has never ranked in the national top 1,000, remaining a rare and distinctive choice. The name likely combines elements of Jamie and Aisha, following a pattern of inventive feminine names that emerged in the late 20th century. Its usage has remained stable with fewer than 5 annual births in recent years. Jameisha is a relatively recent creation, reflecting the trend of blending familiar name sounds to create new identities.

Jameisha is a modern American coinage, likely a blend of the name Jamie and the name Aisha (or the fashionable -eisha suffix). It first appeared in the United States in 1982 and saw its peak popularity in 1996, with usage primarily during the 1990s. The name follows a pattern of creating novel feminine names by combining familiar elements.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Jamie, Meisha, Ja

Variants: Jameesha, Jameesha, Jameishia

Sibling names for Jameisha

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Jameisha mean?
Jameisha is a modern invented name without a traditional meaning. It is thought to be a blend of Jamie and Aisha.
How popular is Jameisha?
Jameisha has rarely appeared in U.S. birth records. Its peak year was 1996, but it did not rank among the top 1,000 names. It has been given to fewer than 5 babies per year in recent decades.
Is Jameisha a boy or girl name?
Jameisha is almost exclusively used for girls.