Modern American creation, possibly related to Keisha or Kamila
Kameshia is a modern invented name, likely originating within African American naming traditions in the late 20th century. It combines the popular 'Ka-' prefix with the '-meshia' suffix, potentially influenced by names like Keisha or the Arabic-derived Kamila. Like many names of this style, it is chosen for its unique sound and rhythmic quality rather than a traditional etymological root.
Less common today
Kameshia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,114 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
