Quameisha
A feminine name of African American origin, a variant of Keisha.
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Quameisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Quameisha today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Quameisha births was 1990 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Quameisha. 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 Quameisha. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
1990
9 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
1994 SSA rank
#11,451
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Quameisha: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Quameisha 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 Quameisha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 16 | 16 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Quameisha
The name Quameisha is a relatively modern invention, likely originating from a combination of African-American and Caribbean cultural influences in the late 20th century. It does not have a clear linguistic origin or direct etymological roots in any specific language or culture.
The name appears to be a creative blend of elements from different languages and cultures, possibly combining the West African name prefix "Qua" or "Kwa" with the English name "Meisha," which itself is a variation of the Hebrew name "Michaela" or "Michelle." The prefix "Qua" or "Kwa" is found in various West African languages, such as Akan and Igbo, and is often used to denote a child's birth order or circumstances.
While the name Quameisha is relatively new and lacks a deep historical tradition, it reflects the cultural diversity and creativity of modern naming practices, particularly within African-American and Caribbean communities. The name may have been coined by parents seeking a unique and meaningful name for their child, blending elements from different cultural backgrounds.
There are no known historical references or famous individuals from ancient times bearing the name Quameisha. However, as a modern name, it has gained popularity in recent decades, and there are a few notable individuals who carry this name:
1. Quameisha Wilborne, an American basketball player who played for the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA.
2. Quameisha Waddell, an American track and field athlete who competed in the triple jump and long jump events.
3. Quameisha Burton, an American entrepreneur and founder of the hair care brand Naturlaqure.
4. Quameisha Williams, an American actress known for her roles in television series such as "Atlanta" and "Insecure."
5. Quameisha Imani, an American fashion designer and founder of the clothing line Quameisha.
While the name Quameisha is relatively new and lacks a deep historical tradition, it represents the ongoing evolution of naming practices and the cultural blending that occurs within diverse communities. As a unique and creative name, it is likely to continue gaining popularity and leaving its mark on modern naming trends.
People
Quameisha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Quameisha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Q
Other first names starting with Q with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Quameisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Quameisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Quameisha 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 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Quameisha a common name?
We classify Quameisha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 16 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Quameisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Quameisha was 1990, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Quameisha 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 Quameisha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Quameisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Quameisha 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 Quameisha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Quameisha 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 Quameisha 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 common is the name Quameisha?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.