Holding steady.
Popularity of Makesha since 1971
Babies named Makesha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 273 |
| 1980s | 163 |
| 1990s | 37 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Makesha is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1971. It reached its peak popularity in 1974, when it was given to a modest number of girls, and has since declined. The name reflects the trend of creating distinctive names with the -isha suffix, popular in the 1970s. Although it does not have a strong historical or etymological background, its sound and structure fit within the creative naming practices of that era. According to the Social Security data, Makesha's use has remained stable in recent years, but it has not re-entered the rankings. With no top states recorded, its usage was likely spread thinly across the country.
Makesha is a modern coinage that emerged in the United States in the early 1970s. It follows a pattern of invented names ending in -isha or -esha, popularized in African American communities as a creative naming style. No traditional etymology or root meaning has been established.
Sibling names for Makesha
Names that share Makesha's style, for a brother or sister.
