Jameisha
A feminine name derived from the combination of the names James and Aisha.
Name Census estimates that about 467 living Americans carry the first name Jameisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jameisha today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jameisha births was 1996 (42 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jameisha. 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
467
~ 1 in 733,949 Americans
Peak year
1996
42 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2010 SSA rank
#18,127
Tracked since 1982
Census
Jameisha in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 375 people with the first name Jameisha, which placed it at #25,327 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#25,327
National first-name rank
People counted
375
375 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
94.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jameisha
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jameisha is Black at 94.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.7%) and Hispanic (2.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Jameisha described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Jameisha at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American94.7% · 355
- Two or more races2.7% · 10
- Hispanic or Latino2.4% · 9
- White0.3% · 1
Popularity
Jameisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jameisha from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 297 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jameisha 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 Jameisha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jameishas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. California, Florida, Louisiana recorded the most babies named Jameisha, while Texas, Illinois, Louisiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 8 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jameisha
The name Jameisha is a relatively modern name with origins that are not entirely clear. It appears to be a combination of the names James and Keisha, both of which have distinct roots and histories.
The name James is derived from the Hebrew name Jacob, which means "supplanter" or "one who follows". It gained popularity in the Christian tradition through Saint James the Great, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. The name James has been widely used across various cultures and regions, with notable figures such as James I of England (1566-1625) and James Madison (1751-1836), the fourth President of the United States.
The name Keisha, on the other hand, is a variant of the name Keisha, which is a shortened form of the Arabic name Qaisharah, meaning "cashier" or "money changer". It gained popularity in the African American community during the 20th century as part of the Black Power movement and the embrace of African-derived names.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Jameisha are found in the late 20th century, primarily in the United States. It is believed to have emerged as a blend of the names James and Keisha, reflecting a desire to combine cultural influences and create a unique identity.
While the name Jameisha does not have a long historical lineage, it has been borne by several notable individuals throughout its relatively short existence. Some examples include:
1. Jameisha Trent, an American actress known for her roles in television shows such as "Chicago Fire" and "Empire".
2. Jameisha White, an American basketball player who played for the University of South Carolina Gamecocks.
3. Jameisha Meadows, an American track and field athlete who specialized in the hurdles events.
4. Jameisha Hodnett, an American singer and songwriter known for her work in the gospel music genre.
5. Jameisha Brown, an American entrepreneur and business owner, recognized for her contributions to the community.
While the name Jameisha may be relatively new, it reflects the rich cultural tapestry of modern society, blending influences from diverse backgrounds and creating a unique identity that resonates with those who bear it.
People
Jameisha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jameisha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jameisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jameisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 467 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jameisha 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 733,949 US residents.
Is Jameisha a common name?
We classify Jameisha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 482 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jameisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Jameisha was 1996, when 42 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jameisha is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Jameisha in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 375 people with the name Jameisha, or 0.12 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #25,327 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Jameisha in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Jameisha?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Jameisha appears almost entirely female. Of the 373 people counted with this name, 99.5% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Jameisha?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jameisha is Black at 94.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.7%) and Hispanic (2.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Jameisha most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Jameisha in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.7% (355 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Jameisha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jameisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jameisha 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 Jameisha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jameisha 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 Jameisha 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.
How many people have Jameisha as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.