Markeisha
A feminine name of African-American origin meaning "the gift".
Name Census estimates that about 1,243 living Americans carry the first name Markeisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Markeisha today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Markeisha births was 1992 (100 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Markeisha. 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
1.2K
~ 1 in 275,748 Americans
Peak year
1992
100 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
2014 SSA rank
#15,863
Tracked since 1973
Popularity
Markeisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Markeisha from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 675 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
Markeisha 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 Markeisha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Markeishas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 14 states and territories. Louisiana, Texas, California recorded the most babies named Markeisha, while Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, North Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 31 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Markeisha
The name Markeisha is a relatively modern invention, likely a combination of the names Mark and Keisha, both of which have their roots in ancient languages. Mark, derived from the Latin name Marcus, has its origins in the Roman god of war, Mars. The name Keisha is a variant of the Arabic name Kayshia, meaning "brave one."
This melding of different cultural influences is not uncommon in more recent times, as people from diverse backgrounds have come together and blended their traditions. The earliest recorded use of the name Markeisha is believed to be in the United States in the late 20th century, though the precise origin is uncertain.
While the name Markeisha is relatively new and its history is not well-documented, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout the years. Markeisha Gatling, born in 1989, is an American professional basketball player who has played in the WNBA and overseas. Markeisha Lashawn Mcphaul, born in 1986, is a former professional basketball player from the United States.
Another individual with this name is Markeisha Everett, born in 1988, an American track and field athlete who specialized in the shot put and discus throw. Markeisha Hellams, born in 1994, is an American professional basketball player. Additionally, Markeisha Gatling, born in 1989, is a different individual from the basketball player mentioned earlier, and is an American singer and songwriter.
While the name Markeisha may not have a long and storied history like some other names, it has gained popularity in recent decades and has been carried by several accomplished individuals in various fields. As with many modern names, its origins and meanings reflect the diverse cultural influences that have shaped contemporary society.
People
Markeisha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Markeisha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Markeisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Markeisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,243 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Markeisha 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 275,748 US residents.
Is Markeisha a common name?
We classify Markeisha as "Rare". It ranks above 91.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,296 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Markeisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Markeisha was 1992, when 100 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Markeisha is about 34 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Markeisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Markeisha 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.