How Many People Are Named Moesha?
Complete statistics for the name Moesha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Moesha is a very rare female name, with only 1,053 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 313,500 Americans. The majority of those named Moesha are under 30, giving it a distinctly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 28All 1,067 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: 1996Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Moesha Through the Generations
Moesha peaked in popularity in 1996 with 426 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, the average age of someone named Moesha is 28, with 641 individuals under 30 and 426 aged between 30 and 60. This name is predominantly found among younger generations, reflecting its status as a relatively new addition to the American lexicon.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Moesha's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Moesha
How Many People Have the Name Moesha?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,053 people in the United States currently share the name Moesha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 313,500 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Moesha a Common or Rare Name?
Moesha 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 Moesha Mean?
Moesha means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Moesha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Moesha Most Popular?
The name Moesha reached peak popularity in 1996, with 426 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 Moesha?
Approximately 1,053 people named Moesha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,067. That works out to roughly 1 in 313,500 Americans.
Is Moesha a rare name?
Moesha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 313,500 Americans has this name.
What does the name Moesha mean?
Moesha means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Moesha more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Moesha are male and 100% are female.
When was Moesha most popular?
Moesha peaked in 1996 with 426 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.