girls' name · peaked 1995

Myiesha

Every Myiesha since 1973 — 657 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.010.020.030.0418801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1995Girls
Rank 2025
among girls
Babies in 2025
<5
named Myiesha
Peak year
1995
67 babies
All-time total
657
since 1973

The story of Myiesha

Myiesha is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1973, 657 American babies have been named Myiesha. Its peak came in 1995, when 67 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Myiesha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Myiesha year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017 5 #17,642
2016
2015
2014 7 #14,124
2013 5 #18,443
2012 9 #11,941
2011 9 #11,872
2010
2009 9 #12,154
2008 6 #16,842
2007
2006 18 #7,058
2005 14 #8,206
2004 17 #7,005
2003 11 #9,506
2002 7 #13,192
2001 9 #10,742
2000 16 #6,710
1995 67 #2,044
1990 28 #3,784
1985 6 #10,203
1980 25 #3,385
1975 8 #6,913
1970
1965
1960
1955
1950
1945
1940
1935
1930
1925
1920
1915
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Myiesha in 2025?

Myiesha did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Myiesha?

657 babies have been named Myiesha in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Myiesha most popular?

Myiesha peaked in 1995, when 67 newborns received the name.

Is Myiesha a boy or girl name?

Myiesha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Myiesha rising or falling?

Myiesha is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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