Holding steady.
Popularity of Mariesha since 1986
Babies named Mariesha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 33 |
| 1990s | 81 |
| 2000s | 14 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Mariesha is a modern American name that reflects late 20th-century naming trends favoring blend names. First recorded in 1986, it reached its peak popularity in 1992, but even then it was rare outside of limited use. The name has remained stable in low frequency since the 1990s, never appearing on the national top 1000 list. While it is similar to names like Marisha or Mariah, Mariesha stands out as a distinctive choice from its era. It has not been concentrated in any particular state, reflecting its scattered, individual usage across the country.
Mariesha is a relatively recent coinage, arising in the late 20th century as a blend of the traditional name Maria and the fashionable suffix -isha (also seen in names like Aisha or Tanisha). It reflects a broader trend of creating distinctive, melodic feminine names by combining familiar elements. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1986 and saw moderate use through the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Marie, Risha, Mari
Sibling names for Mariesha
Names that share Mariesha's style, for a brother or sister.
