Holding steady.
Popularity of Lamisha since 1972
Babies named Lamisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 79 |
| 1980s | 141 |
| 1990s | 111 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lamisha is a modern American name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1972. It has never reached the top 1000, and its peak year of usage was 1987, though the name has remained consistently rare. The trajectory of Lamisha has been stable, with no significant rise or fall in decades. While its exact origins are uncertain, it likely follows the pattern of names ending in -isha, a suffix that gained popularity in African American communities during the 1970s and 1980s. Lamisha represents a creative naming tradition rather than one rooted in ancient etymology.
Lamisha first appeared in the United States around 1972. It is likely a modern coinage, possibly influenced by names like Lamya or Lamesha, with the fashionable -isha suffix. No well-established etymology or traditional cultural root has been identified.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lami, Misha, Lam
Variants: Lamesha, Lamiesha
Sibling names for Lamisha
Names that share Lamisha's style, for a brother or sister.
