Lamesha
A feminine name originating from Yoruba meaning "my blessings are due".
Name Census estimates that about 548 living Americans carry the first name Lamesha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lamesha today is around 39 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lamesha births was 1990 (35 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lamesha. 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
548
~ 1 in 625,464 Americans
Peak year
1990
35 babies that year
Average age
39
years old
2006 SSA rank
#16,242
Tracked since 1971
Popularity
Lamesha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lamesha 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 231 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
Lamesha 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 Lamesha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lameshas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lamesha
The name Lamesha is of Arabic origin, derived from the word "lamis" meaning "to touch" or "to feel." It is believed to have originated in the Middle East during the medieval period, around the 7th to 13th centuries AD.
Lamesha was a relatively rare name in ancient times, but it did appear in some historical records and texts. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in an 11th-century Arabic manuscript, where it was used to describe a skilled artisan known for their intricate metalwork.
In the 13th century, a renowned Islamic scholar and poet named Lamesha ibn al-Qadhi was born in what is now modern-day Iraq. He is known for his contributions to the study of Arabic literature and his collection of poems celebrating the beauty of nature.
During the Ottoman Empire, which spanned from the 14th to the 20th centuries, Lamesha was a relatively uncommon name, but it was occasionally used by families of Turkish or Arab descent. One notable figure from this era was Lamesha Pasha, a high-ranking military commander who served under Sultan Mehmed IV in the late 17th century.
In more recent history, Lamesha has been the name of several notable individuals. Lamesha Al-Gailani was an Iraqi archaeologist and historian who lived from 1892 to 1976. She is known for her work in preserving and documenting the cultural heritage of ancient Mesopotamia.
Another significant figure was Lamesha Khatun, a 19th-century Afghan poet and writer who was renowned for her contributions to the Dari and Pashto literary traditions. She was born in 1820 and spent much of her life in Kabul, where she gained recognition for her eloquent and emotional verses.
While not a common name in modern times, Lamesha has a rich historical legacy that spans various cultures and regions of the Middle East and Central Asia. Its linguistic roots and cultural associations have made it a unique and intriguing name with a fascinating backstory.
People
Lamesha + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lamesha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lamesha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 548 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lamesha 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 625,464 US residents.
Is Lamesha a common name?
We classify Lamesha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 579 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lamesha most popular?
The single biggest year for Lamesha was 1990, when 35 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lamesha is about 39 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lamesha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lamesha 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.