Jamisha Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationjah-MEE-sha / /dʒəˈmiːʃə/American; African American
Meaning
Combination of names; possibly derived from 'Jamila' and 'Aisha'
Historical & Cultural Background
Jamisha is a modern name that emerged in the United States, particularly within African American communities. It reflects a trend of creating unique names by blending existing ones. The name is often associated with individuality and cultural identity.
Trend Summary
Jamisha has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly during the late 20th century.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jamisha was first seen in the United States in 1977. Jamisha has ranked as high as #1176 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Jamisha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jamisha (2002)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 18 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 21 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 22 |
| 1987 | 24 |
| 1988 | 28 |
| 1989 | 31 |
| 1990 | 47 |
| 1991 | 51 |
| 1992 | 39 |
| 1993 | 47 |
| 1994 | 50 |
| 1995 | 33 |
| 1996 | 36 |
| 1997 | 24 |
| 1998 | 23 |
| 1999 | 21 |
| 2000 | 23 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2011 | 6 |