Holding steady.
Popularity of Marquesha since 1980
Babies named Marquesha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 109 |
| 1990s | 290 |
| 2000s | 72 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Marquesha is a modern American coinage that first appeared on the Social Security Administration's name records in 1980. It represents a creative naming tradition, often seen in African American communities, where familiar sounds are recombined to form fresh, distinctive names. The name reached its highest usage in 1993, a period when similarly styled names like LaKeisha and Shanice also flourished. Since 1993, its use has declined into a stable but low popularity, rarely appearing in the top 1000. While no specific top states are recorded for Marquesha, it reflects broader cultural trends in name innovation from the late 20th century.
Marquesha is a modern coinage that emerged in the United States in the late 20th century. It follows a pattern common in African American naming traditions, where prefixes and suffixes are combined to create distinctive, melodic names. The 'Mar-' element may be drawn from names such as Maria or Marlene, while '-esha' echoes popular names like Aisha or Keisha. The name first appeared in Social Security records in 1980 and saw its peak in 1993.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Marqui, Kesha, Mar
Variants: Marquisha, Marqueshia
Sibling names for Marquesha
Names that share Marquesha's style, for a brother or sister.
