Holding steady.
Popularity of Kimesha since 1972
Babies named Kimesha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 69 |
| 1980s | 136 |
| 1990s | 109 |
| 2000s | 8 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kimesha is a modern American name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1972, part of a wave of invented names using the 'Ki-' prefix and '-esha' suffix that became popular in African American communities during the 1970s. Its peak year was 1978, when it was given to a small number of girls, and its trajectory has remained stable in the decades since, never appearing in the national top 1,000. The name did not concentrate in any particular state, reflecting its scattered but consistent use. While its exact meaning is uncertain, Kimesha fits a distinct pattern of creative naming that flourished in the late 20th century, and it retains a fresh, melodic quality.
Kimesha is a modern coinage, likely formed from the prefix 'Ki-' combined with the fashionable suffix '-esha' or '-isha', which became popular in African American naming practices from the 1970s onward. The name may also be influenced by similar-sounding names like Keisha or Latisha. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1972 and saw modest use during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kimi, Kiki, Meesha
Variants: Kimeshia, Kimeesha, Kiyomesha
Sibling names for Kimesha
Names that share Kimesha's style, for a brother or sister.
