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1988

First Year

2004

Last Year

1988

Peak Year

#11798

Peak Rank

10

Total Count

2

Years Active

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## The Story of Ameesha

Ameesha first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1988, with 5 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 1988: 5 births, good for #11,798 nationwide. The 1980s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 50% of all recorded Ameeshas. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2004 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 10 Ameeshas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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## Where is Ameesha most common? 

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally. 

* 🏳️LK22%
* 🏳️MU22%
* 🏳️OM19%
* 🏳️QA19%
* 🏳️BH18%

Source: [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/). Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts. 

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## Names that sound like Ameesha

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ameesha is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Anisha](/anisha)
* Amnesia
* [Amiee](/amiee)
* [Amasa](/amasa)
* [Ansha](/ansha)
* [Emia](/emia)
* [Amia](/amia)
* Amici
* [Amita](/amita)
* Emea
* [Amila](/amila)
* [Omia](/omia)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Ameesha

What does the name Ameesha mean?

Ameesha is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1988\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ameesha in 2026?

In 2026, Ameesha ranks #16,098 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Ameesha most popular?

Ameesha reached its peak popularity in 1988, ranking #11,798 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Ameesha a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ameesha is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Ameesha?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ameesha include Alexandira, Alexann, Alham. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👧AlexandiraPeak #11798](/alexandira)[👧AlexannPeak #11798](/alexann)[👧AlhamPeak #11798](/alham)[👧AlloryPeak #11798](/allory)[👧AmberjoPeak #11798](/amberjo)[👧AmberraePeak #11798](/amberrae)[👧AndrecaPeak #11798](/andreca)[👧AnikiaPeak #11798](/anikia)

## About the name Ameesha 

Ameesha is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1988 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Ameesha's peak popularity came in 1988 when it ranked #11,798\. Use the chart and map above to compare Ameesha's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1988 → ](/year/1988)
* [ Names of the 1980s → ](/decade/1980s)
* [ Names starting with "A" → ](/letter/a)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.