Lamesha
A female given name originating as a coinage, of late 20th and early 21st century African-American usage.
Every Lamesha since 1971 — 579 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lamesha
Lamesha is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1971, 579 American babies have been named Lamesha. Its peak came in 1990, when 35 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lamesha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lamesha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
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| 2006 | 6 | #16,242 |
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| 2002 | 6 | #14,619 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,576 |
| 2000 | 6 | #14,157 |
| 1995 | 18 | #5,331 |
| 1990 | 35 | #3,192 |
| 1985 | 15 | #4,979 |
| 1980 | 19 | #4,068 |
| 1975 | 11 | #5,336 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lamesha mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage, of late 20th and early 21st century African-American usage.
How popular is the name Lamesha in 2025?
Lamesha did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Lamesha?
579 babies have been named Lamesha in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lamesha most popular?
Lamesha peaked in 1990, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Lamesha a boy or girl name?
Lamesha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lamesha rising or falling?
Lamesha has been roughly stable over the past decade.