Mieisha
Of unclear etymology, perhaps a variant of Tameisha or Misha.
Name Census estimates that about 54 living Americans carry the first name Mieisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mieisha today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mieisha births was 1994 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mieisha. 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 Mieisha. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
54
~ 1 in 6,347,303 Americans
Peak year
1994
9 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
1997 SSA rank
#13,177
Tracked since 1983
Popularity
Mieisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mieisha 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 38 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
Mieisha 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 Mieisha 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 Mieisha
The name Mieisha is a modern invention that appears to have emerged in the late 20th century, likely as a creative combination of various elements from different languages and cultures. It does not seem to have any direct etymological roots in a specific language or culture.
One potential origin could be a fusion of the Japanese name Mieko and the Arabic name Aisha. Mieko is a Japanese name meaning "child of beauty," derived from the words "mi" meaning "beautiful" and "ko" meaning "child." Aisha, on the other hand, is an Arabic name meaning "life" or "living."
Another possibility is that Mieisha was formed by combining elements from different languages, such as the prefix "Mi-" from Japanese or Spanish names like Miguel or Micaela, and the suffix "-eisha" which could be inspired by African or Arabic naming traditions.
Unfortunately, there are no known historical references or records of the name Mieisha appearing in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical documents. This suggests that it is a relatively modern coinage, possibly created within the last few decades.
While the name Mieisha is not particularly common, there are a few individuals who have borne this name throughout recent history. One notable example is Mieisha Lashay Ross, an American basketball player born in 1992, who played for various college teams and professional leagues.
Another individual with this name is Mieisha Meshelle Nelson, an American reality television personality who appeared on the show "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" in the 2010s.
Beyond these examples, there are limited records of other individuals with the name Mieisha, likely due to its relatively recent origin and limited usage.
It is important to note that the lack of historical records or famous individuals with this name does not diminish its significance or value, as many modern names are created intentionally by parents or communities to reflect their cultural identities, aspirations, or personal preferences.
People
Mieisha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mieisha 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
Mieisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mieisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 54 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mieisha 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 6,347,303 US residents.
Is Mieisha a common name?
We classify Mieisha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 55.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 56 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mieisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Mieisha was 1994, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mieisha is about 35 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 Mieisha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mieisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mieisha 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 Mieisha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mieisha 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 Mieisha 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 have Mieisha as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.