Holding steady.
Popularity of Kiamesha since 1973
Babies named Kiamesha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 30 |
| 1980s | 60 |
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kiamesha is a modern American invention, first recorded in 1973. Its peak year of usage was 1979, but it has never entered the top 1,000 names nationally, and its trajectory has remained stable at very low frequency. The name reflects the creative naming traditions within African American communities during the late 20th century, blending melodic syllables from established names to form a distinctive identity. Kiamesha did not appear in any state-level popularity records, underscoring its uncommon status. For parents seeking a unique name with a contemporary feel, Kiamesha offers a one-of-a-kind option with no historical baggage.
Kiamesha is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1973. It appears to blend phonetic elements from names such as Kiana (of Hawaiian/Persian origin) and Keisha or Aisha (of Arabic origin), fitted with the fashionable -sha suffix common in African American coinages of the era. The name saw a modest peak in popularity in 1979 but has remained rare overall.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kia, Meesh, Sha
Variants: Kiamisha, Kiyamesha
Sibling names for Kiamesha
Names that share Kiamesha's style, for a brother or sister.
