Lameshia is a unique and distinctive given name of African American origin. It is believed to have been created during the late 20th century as a blend of two popular names at the time: LaShay and Mesha.
The name Lameshia does not have a specific meaning attributed to it, as it was created rather than having historical roots in any language or culture. However, some people associate it with the elements "La" (meaning "the") and "Mesha" (meaning "gift" or "bounty" in Hebrew), giving it a potential meaning of "the gift."
There is no significant historical figure or event associated with the name Lameshia. Its usage has been largely concentrated within African American communities, although it can be found among other ethnic groups as well.
In recent years, the popularity of the name Lameshia has declined significantly. According to data from the Social Security Administration in the United States, its peak popularity was in 2001 when it ranked #746 for girls' names. By 2020, it had fallen out of the top 1,000 most popular names.
Despite its waning popularity, Lameshia remains a unique and memorable name with a distinctive sound and spelling. It continues to be chosen by parents who appreciate its rarity and like the idea of giving their daughter a one-of-a-kind name with a possible connection to Hebrew meaning.
Between the years of 1973 and 1997, there were a total of 161 babies named Lameshia born in the United States. The number of births varied year by year, with some years seeing more than ten newborns being given this name while other years had as few as five.
The peak years for the popularity of the name Lameshia occurred between 1980 and 1992. During these years, there were consistently high numbers of babies born with this name each year, with the highest number occurring in 1992 when 13 newborns were named Lameshia.
Despite fluctuations in popularity over time, it is clear that the name Lameshia has been a consistent choice for parents naming their daughters during this period. Each child named Lameshia brings their own unique identity and contributes to the diverse landscape of names found across the United States.