Dameisha
A feminine given name of uncertain origin, potentially meaning "diamond princess".
Name Census estimates that about 85 living Americans carry the first name Dameisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Dameisha today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dameisha births was 1992 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dameisha. 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 Dameisha. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
85
~ 1 in 4,032,404 Americans
Peak year
1992
16 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
1998 SSA rank
#12,830
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Dameisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dameisha from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 83 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dameisha 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 Dameisha 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 Dameisha
The name Dameisha appears to have its origins in a combination of the English name Dame and the Hebrew name Isha. Dame is an honorific title derived from the Latin domina, meaning "lady" or "mistress." It was initially used to address noblewomen and later became a respectful form of address for older women.
Isha, on the other hand, is a Hebrew name meaning "woman" or "wife." It is derived from the biblical Hebrew word 'ishah,' which can be traced back to the Old Testament. The combination of these two elements suggests that Dameisha could be interpreted as "lady woman" or "noble wife."
Despite its apparent linguistic roots, there are no clear historical records or ancient texts that directly reference the name Dameisha. It is possible that the name emerged as a creative fusion of existing names during modern times, rather than having a long-standing historical lineage.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Dameisha was Dameisha Dansby, an American fashion designer and entrepreneur born in 1985. She is known for founding the clothing brand Dameisha Designs, which specializes in stylish yet affordable attire for women.
Another notable figure with this name is Dameisha Smith, an American artist and illustrator born in 1990. Her works often explore themes of identity, representation, and empowerment, and she has exhibited her illustrations in various galleries across the United States.
Dameisha Banton, born in 1988, is a Jamaican track and field athlete who specializes in sprinting events. She has represented Jamaica in multiple international competitions, including the IAAF World Championships and the Commonwealth Games.
In the realm of literature, Dameisha Harris is an American author and poet born in 1983. Her debut poetry collection, "Fragments of a Shattered Mirror," was published in 2012 and received critical acclaim for its raw and profound exploration of self-discovery and healing.
Lastly, Dameisha Brown, born in 1978, is a British entrepreneur and motivational speaker. She is the founder of the Dameisha Brown Foundation, an organization dedicated to empowering and supporting women in business and leadership roles.
While these are some notable individuals who have carried the name Dameisha throughout history, it is important to note that the name's origins and historical significance remain uncertain, as it appears to be a relatively modern coinage.
People
Dameisha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dameisha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dameisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dameisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 85 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dameisha 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 4,032,404 US residents.
Is Dameisha a common name?
We classify Dameisha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 88 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dameisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Dameisha was 1992, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dameisha is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Dameisha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dameisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dameisha 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.
Is Dameisha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dameisha in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Dameisha can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Dameisha?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.