girl's name
Mayesha
- Gender Girl
- Letters 7
- Births on record 103
Mayesha is a girl's name. In 2023 it was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2002, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1997.
Mayesha Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 86 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 3 |
How Popular Is Mayesha?
In 2023, Mayesha was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Mayesha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Mayesha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Mayesha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling Names for Mayesha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Mayesha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Mayesha
How popular is the name Mayesha?
In 2023, Mayesha was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Mayesha a girl's or a boy's name?
Mayesha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
When was Mayesha most popular?
Mayesha peaked in 2002, when 14 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.