How Many People Are Named Mesha?
Complete statistics for the name Mesha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mesha is a very rare female name, with only 1,148 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 287,375 Americans. The majority of Meshas are now aged 30-60, with the peak year of popularity being 1980 when there were 55 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with life-path number 1 are natural leaders, known for their independence and pioneering spirit.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 40All 1,187 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: 1980Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Mesha Through the Generations
Mesha has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1980, reflecting a shift away from the name's earlier popularity. Today, most Meshas are in their forties, with a significant portion still under thirty, indicating a name that bridges classic and modern tastes. This distribution suggests Mesha is favored across different generations, though its usage has waned over time.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Mesha's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Mesha
How Many People Have the Name Mesha?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,148 people in the United States currently share the name Mesha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 287,375 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Mesha a Common or Rare Name?
Mesha 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 Mesha Mean?
Mesha means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Mesha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Mesha Most Popular?
The name Mesha reached peak popularity in 1980, with 55 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Mesha?
Approximately 1,148 people named Mesha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,187. That works out to roughly 1 in 287,375 Americans.
Is Mesha a rare name?
Mesha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 287,375 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mesha mean?
Mesha means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Mesha more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Mesha are male and 100% are female.
When was Mesha most popular?
Mesha peaked in 1980 with 55 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.