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Camisha

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Pronounced kuh-MEE-shuh /kəˈmiː.ʃə/Medium

Meaning: Camisha is a coined American name from the 1970s, likely joining a Ca- opening to the fashionable -isha ending (as in Aisha and Keisha). It has no settled ancient root, and its exact make-up is uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A coined name of the 1970s: Camisha pairs a soft Ca- with the popular -isha ending (said 'kuh-MEE-shuh'). Its roots are modern and uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningCamisha is a coined American name from the 1970s, likely joining a Ca- opening to the fashionable -isha ending (as in Aisha and Keisha). It has no settled ancient root, and its exact make-up is uncertain.
U.S. rank (2014)#17061 ↘ Falling
2014 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1972
Total births (all-time)≈ 993

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197219712014

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Camisha was coined in 1970s America, joining a Ca- opening to the -isha ending shared by Aisha, Keisha, and Latisha. It carries no fixed old-world meaning; its make-up is uncertain, which we note. The name peaked around 1972 (said 'kuh-MEE-shuh').

Like many invented names of its decade, Camisha stayed briefly fashionable, then grew rare. It reads today as a creative name of its moment. Modern, musical, and uncertain in root.

Did you know? Camisha is a genuine 1970s coinage rather than an ancient name, part of a creative wave of -isha names, and it peaked for American girls around 1972.
Overall data confidence 35%
References — Camisha — 1970s coinage; Ca- + -isha; origin uncertain, disputed

Variations

KamishaCameshaCamishia

Nicknames

CamiMisha

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If you like Camisha…

Keisha— a like -isha coinage of the era
Tamisha— a like rhyming 1970s coinage
Nakisha— a like creative -isha ending name
Anaisha— echoes that soft -ha sound
Kaleigha— shares Camisha's American roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Camisha mean?

Camisha is a 1970s American coinage joining Ca- to the -isha ending; it has no fixed ancient meaning, and its make-up is uncertain.

How do you pronounce Camisha?

It's said kuh-MEE-shuh /kəˈmiː.ʃə/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Camisha a boy or girl name?

Camisha is a girl's name, coined in the 1970s.

Is Camisha making a comeback?

It stays rare and reads as a name of its decade rather than a current trend.

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