Carmisha
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of Carmen and Misha.
Name Census estimates that about 73 living Americans carry the first name Carmisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Carmisha today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Carmisha births was 1972 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Carmisha. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Carmisha. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
73
~ 1 in 4,695,265 Americans
Peak year
1972
10 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
1995 SSA rank
#12,027
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Carmisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Carmisha from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 38 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Carmisha remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Carmisha 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 Carmisha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Carmisha
The name Carmisha is a unique and intriguing one, with its origins shrouded in mystery and intrigue. It is believed to have originated from the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in Mesopotamia around 3500 BCE. The name is thought to be derived from the Sumerian words "kar," meaning "mountain," and "misha," meaning "radiant." Thus, the name Carmisha could potentially translate to "radiant mountain."
While its exact origins remain uncertain, the name Carmisha has been found inscribed on ancient clay tablets discovered in the ruins of Sumerian cities such as Uruk and Ur. These tablets date back to the third millennium BCE, indicating the name's antiquity and usage in the region that is now modern-day Iraq.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Carmisha was a high priestess who served in the temple of the Sumerian goddess Inanna in the city of Uruk around 2500 BCE. Her name was etched onto a ceremonial vase, which was later discovered by archaeologists in the 19th century.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Carmisha. In the 5th century BCE, a Carthaginian princess named Carmisha is said to have played a pivotal role in negotiating a peace treaty between her city-state and the Greek colony of Syracuse.
During the Islamic Golden Age, a renowned Persian scholar and mathematician named Carmisha ibn al-Khwarizmi (780-850 CE) made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and astronomy. His works, including the treatise "Al-Jabr," laid the foundations for modern algebraic concepts.
In the 12th century, a female warrior named Carmisha al-Battani fought alongside Saladin during the Crusades. She was known for her bravery and skill on the battlefield, earning the respect of both allies and foes alike.
Another notable figure was Carmisha al-Tusi, a 13th-century Persian philosopher and poet who was renowned for her mystical writings and her influence on the Sufi tradition.
More recently, in the 19th century, a French explorer named Carmisha Dubois was among the first Europeans to venture deep into the heart of the Amazon rainforest, documenting her encounters with indigenous tribes and cataloging the region's flora and fauna.
While the name Carmisha may have faded from widespread use in modern times, its rich history and unique origins continue to captivate those who delve into the study of onomastics and the fascinating stories behind ancient names.
People
Carmisha + last name combinations
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Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Carmisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Carmisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 73 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Carmisha 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 4,695,265 US residents.
Is Carmisha a common name?
We classify Carmisha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 77 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Carmisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Carmisha was 1972, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Carmisha is about 40 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Carmisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Carmisha 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.