Markeshia
Every Markeshia since 1979 — 408 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Markeshia
Markeshia 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 1979, 408 American babies have been named Markeshia. Its peak came in 1992, when 40 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 Markeshia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Markeshia 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 | #16,410 |
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| 2001 | 5 | #16,974 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,643 |
| 1995 | 27 | #3,938 |
| 1990 | 23 | #4,329 |
| 1985 | 19 | #4,222 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,700 |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Markeshia in 2025?
Markeshia 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 Markeshia?
408 babies have been named Markeshia in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Markeshia most popular?
Markeshia peaked in 1992, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Markeshia a boy or girl name?
Markeshia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Markeshia rising or falling?
Markeshia has been roughly stable over the past decade.