Camesha
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Camisha.
Name Census estimates that about 429 living Americans carry the first name Camesha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Camesha today is around 41 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Camesha births was 1978 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Camesha. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
429
~ 1 in 798,961 Americans
Peak year
1978
26 babies that year
Average age
41
years old
2005 SSA rank
#13,269
Tracked since 1971
Popularity
Camesha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Camesha from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 159 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Camesha by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Camesha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Cameshas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, New York, Virginia recorded the most babies named Camesha, while Virginia, New York, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Camesha
The name Camesha has its roots in the African American community, originating as a modern combination of the names Camille and Keisha. It is a relatively new name, having first gained popularity in the late 20th century.
The name Camille is derived from the Latin camillus, meaning "acolyte" or "young attendant." It was a common name among ancient Romans and later became popular in France. Keisha, on the other hand, is a variant of the name Keisha, which has its origins in the Nigerian Yoruba language and means "favored one."
While there are no recorded instances of the name Camesha in ancient texts or historical records, it is a unique blend of two names with rich cultural significance. The blending of these names reflects the African American community's desire to create new names that celebrate their heritage while embracing modernity.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Camesha can be found in the 1970s. However, it wasn't until the late 1980s and 1990s that the name gained widespread popularity, particularly among African American families.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Camesha. One of the earliest known figures was Camesha Robinson, an American poet and writer born in the 1960s, who published several works exploring themes of identity and cultural heritage.
Another prominent figure was Camesha Jones, an American athlete who competed in the Olympic Games in the late 20th century, earning medals in track and field events.
In the field of entertainment, Camesha Williams, an American actress and singer, gained recognition for her work in television and theater productions in the early 2000s.
Camesha Halcomb, an American entrepreneur and business leader, made her mark in the corporate world, serving as an executive for several multinational companies in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Finally, Camesha Davis, an American academic and author, has contributed to the field of African American studies, publishing works that explore the intersections of race, culture, and identity.
These individuals, among others, have carried the name Camesha throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of African American culture and heritage.
People
Camesha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Camesha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Camesha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Camesha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 429 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Camesha going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 798,961 US residents.
Is Camesha a common name?
We classify Camesha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 457 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Camesha most popular?
The single biggest year for Camesha was 1978, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Camesha is about 41 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Camesha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Camesha in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.