Myesha
Every Myesha since 1970 — 3,392 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Myesha
Myesha 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 1970, 3,392 American babies have been named Myesha. Its peak came in 1993, when 168 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 Myesha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Myesha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,791 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 6 | #15,088 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 5 | #18,037 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,647 |
| 2014 | 11 | #9,970 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,679 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,940 |
| 2011 | 6 | #16,179 |
| 2010 | 23 | #5,909 |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,245 |
| 2008 | 29 | #5,101 |
| 2007 | 16 | #7,982 |
| 2006 | 37 | #4,059 |
| 2005 | 37 | #3,924 |
| 2004 | 42 | #3,549 |
| 2003 | 54 | #2,866 |
| 2002 | 56 | #2,734 |
| 2001 | 64 | #2,452 |
| 2000 | 86 | #1,963 |
| 1995 | 161 | #1,105 |
| 1990 | 126 | #1,299 |
| 1985 | 100 | #1,329 |
| 1980 | 85 | #1,443 |
| 1975 | 48 | #1,893 |
| 1970 | 10 | #5,297 |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Myesha in 2025?
Myesha 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 Myesha?
3,392 babies have been named Myesha in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Myesha most popular?
Myesha peaked in 1993, when 168 newborns received the name.
Is Myesha a boy or girl name?
Myesha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Myesha rising or falling?
Myesha is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.