Jamesha
Jamesha is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Supplanter or female derivative of James.
Origin and history
Jamesha is a modern American feminine elaboration of the classic name James. It gained popularity in the late 20th century in the United States, following a trend of creating new feminine variants of traditional masculine names. Usage has declined significantly in recent years, making it a rare choice today.
Popularity in the United States
2,274 babies in the United States have been named Jamesha since 1880. It ranks #3692 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- FL (19.7 %)
- CA (9.5 %)
- TX (9.1 %)
- GA (8.2 %)
- IL (7.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 51 |
| 1980-1990 | 346 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,242 |
| 2000-2010 | 529 |
| 2010-2019 | 106 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Jamie, Jay, Mesha
Fun facts
- The base name James comes from the Hebrew Ya'akov, meaning supplanter or held by the heel.
- Jamesha experienced its highest U.S. birth frequency during the late 1980s and 1990s.