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UK girl's name

Kamesha

A feminine name of African-American origin, meaning "beautiful child".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2004. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Kamesha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kamesha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2004 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3725, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 4 births.

This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2004 to 2004. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Kamesha is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Kamesha. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2005 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Kamesha ranked #3725 for girls in England and Wales in 2004, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2004, when 4 girls were registered as Kamesha.
  • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kamesha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3725

2004

Births in 2004

4

Latest year

Peak year

2004

4 births

Estimated living

4

2026

Meaning

What does Kamesha mean?

The name Kamesha is a modern variation of the traditional African name Kameesha, which has its origins in the Swahili language. The name itself is derived from the Swahili word "kamili," meaning "complete" or "perfect."

In its earliest recorded use, the name Kamesha was found in East African coastal regions, particularly in Kenya and Tanzania, where Swahili is widely spoken. The name gained popularity among the Swahili-speaking communities in these areas during the 19th century.

While there are no known historical references to the name Kamesha in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is believed to have been used as a name for newborn girls, conveying a sense of perfection and completeness.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Kamesha was Kamesha Aisha, a prominent Swahili poet and storyteller who lived in Zanzibar in the late 19th century. Her works celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the Swahili people and played a significant role in preserving their oral traditions.

Another notable figure was Kamesha Abdallah, a Kenyan educator and women's rights activist born in 1920. She dedicated her life to promoting education and empowerment for girls and women in her community, establishing several schools and vocational training centers.

In the realm of sports, Kamesha Mboya, a Kenyan sprinter born in 1962, made her mark by winning multiple medals at various international competitions, including the Commonwealth Games and the African Championships.

The name Kamesha also gained recognition in the field of music with Kamesha Ramadhan, a celebrated Tanzanian singer and songwriter born in 1975. Her soulful voice and poetic lyrics captivated audiences across East Africa, and she is considered one of the most influential artists of her generation.

Lastly, Kamesha Noor, a Kenyan-born fashion designer and entrepreneur born in 1985, has gained international acclaim for her innovative and sustainable clothing line, which draws inspiration from traditional African textiles and designs.

These individuals, spanning various fields and time periods, have contributed to the rich cultural tapestry associated with the name Kamesha, carrying forward its essence of completeness and perfection through their remarkable achievements and impact.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Kamesha by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kamesha was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2000s #3725 4 1

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FAQ

Kamesha: questions and answers

How popular is the name Kamesha in the UK right now?

In 2004, Kamesha was ranked #3725 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Kamesha most popular?

The peak year on record was 2004, with 4 babies registered as Kamesha in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Kamesha?

A feminine name of African-American origin, meaning "beautiful child".

How many people are called Kamesha in the UK?

A total of 4 babies have been registered as Kamesha across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.