Holding steady.
Popularity of Tameshia since 1971
Babies named Tameshia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 165 |
| 1980s | 228 |
| 1990s | 143 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tameshia is a modern American name first recorded in 1971, part of a trend of creatively constructed names that emerged in the late 20th century. Its peak year was 1988, meaning it is a name that evokes the late 1980s, though it has never been widespread enough to enter the top 1000. The trajectory of Tameshia has remained stable in recent years, with no significant rise or fall in usage. Because it was never among the most popular names, it does not have a strong association with any particular state.
Tameshia is a modern American coinage, first recorded in 1971. It belongs to a cluster of names that blend the fashionable 'Ta-' prefix with the ending '-mesha' or '-meshia', likely influenced by established names such as Tanisha, Aisha, or Latisha. The name saw its peak usage in 1988 and has since declined, though it has remained in sporadic use, showing a stable trajectory in recent years.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tami, Meesha, Tay
Sibling names for Tameshia
Names that share Tameshia's style, for a brother or sister.
