Myesha Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Myesha is a name of African American origin, derived from Aisha, meaning 'alive' or 'living'. Its evolution includes forms such as Aisha and Ayesha. The name reflects modern traits of uniqueness and cultural significance, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Myesha is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Myesha has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Myesha' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2232nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1281st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3119th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 15202nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Myesha' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Myesha"
Pronunciation
/maɪˈiːʃə/
Origin
African American
Etymology
The name Myesha is believed to be a modern variation of the name Aisha, which has Arabic roots meaning 'alive' or 'living'. It has been adapted in various forms within African American communities, particularly in the 20th century.
Meaning
alive, living
Language Evolution
Aisha, Ayesha, Myesha
Historical Usage
Myesha gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century as part of a trend towards unique and culturally significant names within African American communities.
Variants & Derivatives
Myesha, Myesha, Aisha, Ayesha
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Myesha is perceived as a modern and culturally rich name, often associated with strength and individuality.
Famous People
Myesha Jenkins, Myesha Smith
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Myesha"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Myesha"
"Myesha" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2232nd of 19264 | 593 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1281st of 27321 | 1,947 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3119th of 35406 | 799 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 15202nd of 30306 | 53 |
Regional Popularity of "Myesha" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Myesha" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
74.91% 2200th/2937 |
67.70% 2358th/3483 |
55.12% 1939th/3518 |
27.92% 1129th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
30.15% 1111th/3685 |
40.45% 1810th/4475 |
19.97% 1037th/5194 |
23.59% 1490th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
58.64% 2687th/4582 |
67.82% 3502nd/5164 |
30.34% 2219th/7313 |
94.43% 7047th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Myesha"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Myesha" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.