Holding steady.
Popularity of Mikeisha since 1984
Babies named Mikeisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 49 |
| 1990s | 120 |
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Mikeisha is a modern American name that emerged in the mid-1980s, reflecting the creative naming trends of the era. It first appeared in 1984, following the popularity of suffix-based names like Keisha and Tanisha. The name reached its peak usage in 1994, when it was given to a small number of babies, and has since remained a stable but rare choice. Although Mikeisha has never ranked in the national top 1,000, its distinctive sound and pattern make it identifiable within the broader category of invented names. The name is overwhelmingly given to girls, and its phonetic structure echoes the rhythmic styling often found in African American naming traditions.
Mikeisha is a modern invented name, formed by blending the masculine name Mike (a short form of Michael) with the popular suffix -isha or -esha, which gained traction in African American naming practices during the late 20th century. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1984 and saw modest use in the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mike, Keisha
Sibling names for Mikeisha
Names that share Mikeisha's style, for a brother or sister.
