How Many People Are Named Markesha?
Complete statistics for the name Markesha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Markesha is a very rare female name, with only 975 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 338,455 Americans. The majority of those named Markesha are now aged 30-60, with the peak year of popularity being 1991 when 54 babies were given this name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and practicality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 37All 1,000 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1991Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Markesha Through the Generations
Markesha, a name that's been around since the early 1990s, has seen its most significant growth during that decade. With 54 births in 1991 marking its peak, the name has since stabilized, becoming a choice for parents looking for something unique yet timeless. Today, the name is predominantly held by individuals in their thirties and forties, with a notable absence among those over sixty, indicating a relatively young demographic.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Markesha's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Markesha
How Many People Have the Name Markesha?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 975 people in the United States currently share the name Markesha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 338,455 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Markesha a Common or Rare Name?
Markesha is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Markesha Mean?
Markesha means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Markesha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Markesha Most Popular?
The name Markesha reached peak popularity in 1991, with 54 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Markesha?
Approximately 975 people named Markesha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,000. That works out to roughly 1 in 338,455 Americans.
Is Markesha a rare name?
Markesha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 338,455 Americans has this name.
What does the name Markesha mean?
Markesha means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Markesha more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Markesha are male and 100% are female.
When was Markesha most popular?
Markesha peaked in 1991 with 54 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.