Markesha
girl nameMarkesha entered the US charts in 1972, peaked at #2356 in 1991, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1972–2025
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rank today
#2356
peak (1991)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4508 |
| 1980s | #2634 |
| 1990s | #3143 |
| 2000s | #11126 |
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Markesha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Markesha alive today was born around 1989, making them about 36 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Markesha in 2025?
- Markesha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Markesha most popular?
- Markesha peaked in 1991, reaching #2356 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Markesha with classmates?
- Markesha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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