Miesha
Miesha is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Who is like God? or alive, living.
Origin and history
Miesha is a feminine name of Slavic origin, often considered a spelling variant of Misha or a diminutive form of Maria. It gained moderate recognition in the United States during the late 20th century. Today it remains a rare and distinctive choice for baby girls.
Popularity in the United States
2,552 babies in the United States have been named Miesha since 1880. It ranks #3493 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2069.
States where it is most popular
- CA (37.7 %)
- TX (12.5 %)
- FL (6.4 %)
- GA (6.1 %)
- IL (5.9 %)
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 | 475 |
| 1980-1990 | 806 |
| 1990-2000 | 905 |
| 2000-2010 | 200 |
| 2010-2019 | 134 |
| 2020-2029 | 32 |
Famous people named Miesha
- Miesha Tate: MMA fighter, athlete
Fun facts
- The name Miesha is influenced by both Slavic diminutives and phonetics shared with Arabic names like Aisha.
- The name gained public visibility in the 2010s through prominent professional athletes.