Meosha
A Native American name meaning "prosperous and affluent".
Name Census estimates that about 477 living Americans carry the first name Meosha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Meosha today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Meosha births was 1993 (36 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Meosha. 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
477
~ 1 in 718,563 Americans
Peak year
1993
36 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
2008 SSA rank
#19,492
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Meosha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Meosha from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 225 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
Meosha 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 Meosha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Meoshas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Texas, Georgia, Louisiana recorded the most babies named Meosha, while Mississippi, South Carolina, Louisiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Meosha
The name Meosha is a relatively modern invention, with no clear origins in any specific language or culture. It appears to be a creative combination of sounds and syllables, perhaps inspired by more traditional names but not directly derived from any particular linguistic root.
There are no known historical references or appearances of this name in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to the 20th century. The earliest recorded examples of the name Meosha seem to date back to the late 20th century, likely emerging as a unique and unconventional choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their child.
While the name Meosha may not have a rich historical lineage, it has been borne by a few notable individuals in recent decades. One of the earliest mentions is Meosha Dennis, an American basketball player who played for the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Another individual named Meosha Bazley gained recognition as a gospel singer and recording artist in the early 2000s, releasing several albums and garnering attention within the contemporary Christian music scene.
In the realm of literature, Meosha Johnson is an author and poet who has published several works, including the poetry collection "Cosmic Loveplay" in 2006. Additionally, Meosha Hines is a visual artist and painter based in the United States, known for her vibrant and expressive abstract compositions.
It is worth noting that while these individuals share the unique name Meosha, their backgrounds and accomplishments span various fields, from sports to music, literature, and art. As a relatively modern name, Meosha has yet to accumulate a long and storied history, but it has already found its way into the lives of a diverse group of individuals, each leaving their mark in their respective domains.
People
Meosha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Meosha 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
Meosha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Meosha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 477 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Meosha 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 718,563 US residents.
Is Meosha a common name?
We classify Meosha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 500 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Meosha most popular?
The single biggest year for Meosha was 1993, when 36 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Meosha is about 36 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Meosha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Meosha 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.