Markisha
girl nameMarkisha entered the US charts in 1972, peaked at #1661 in 1979, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1972–2025
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rank today
#1661
peak (1979)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #3712 |
| 1980s | #2329 |
| 1990s | #3375 |
| 2000s | #10961 |
Living bearers
About 1,100 people named Markisha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Markisha alive today was born around 1987, making them about 38 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Markisha in 2025?
- Markisha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Markisha most popular?
- Markisha peaked in 1979, reaching #1661 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Markisha with classmates?
- Markisha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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