Holding steady.
Popularity of Temesha since 1974
Babies named Temesha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 55 |
| 1980s | 66 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Temesha is a modern American name that first appeared on the Social Security Administration's records in 1974, reflecting the creative naming traditions of the 1970s. Its peak year of usage was 1978, after which it maintained a stable but low level of annual registrations through the latest available data in 2025. The name is typically given to girls and follows the pattern of other -esha names that were fashionable during that era. While it has never been widely popular enough to attain a national rank, its steady use across decades suggests a consistent if modest appeal. Temesha remains a distinctive choice, its exact origins uncertain but its place in modern American naming clearly documented.
Temesha is a modern American name that first appeared in records in 1974. It likely follows the pattern of other -esha and -isha names that gained popularity in African American communities during the late 20th century, often formed by combining a prefix with the fashionable suffix. Its precise derivation is unclear, but it may be a variant of Tamesha or Tamisha, themselves modern creations.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Temi, Mesha, T
Sibling names for Temesha
Names that share Temesha's style, for a brother or sister.
