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Lamesha

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How to Pronounce Lamesha

Pronounced luh-MEE-shuh /ləˈmiː.ʃə/Medium

Meaning: Lamesha is a coined name of the La- prefix family, joining that decorative opening to a -mesha or -isha element shared with names like Tamisha and Keisha. It reads as an invented, rhythmic name rather than one with a single ancient meaning.Low

In 30 seconds: Lamesha is a coined La- name with a soft -mesha ending, kin to Tamisha and Keisha (said 'luh-MEE-shuh').

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningLamesha is a coined name of the La- prefix family, joining that decorative opening to a -mesha or -isha element shared with names like Tamisha and Keisha. It reads as an invented, rhythmic name rather than one with a single ancient meaning.

U.S. rank (2006)#16242 ↘ Falling

2006 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1990

Total births (all-time)≈ 579

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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Lamesha is a made name of the La- prefix family, pairing that opening with a flowing -mesha ending kin to Tamisha and Keisha. Names of this shape were prized for their individuality and rhythm.

Lamesha was always a rarity, carried by only a few dozen girls a year at its peak before fading. It is best treated as an honest coinage rather than a name with deep roots; its charm is its sound, and it has not revived.

Did you know? The La- prefix opening Lamesha was one of the most productive elements of later-century African-American naming, combined freely with a wide range of endings.

Overall data confidence 40%

References — La- prefix / -isha names — Coined La- name; Tamisha/Keisha family

Variations

LamishaLameishaLameshia

Nicknames

MeshaMia

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Latisha— a like La-prefixed coined name of the era

Tamisha— a fellow -isha coinage of the same generation

Keisha— another rhythmic later-century girls' name

Latasha— a like La- name of the same family

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lamesha mean?

Lamesha is a coined name joining the La- prefix with a -mesha element; it is valued for its sound rather than a fixed ancient meaning.

How do you pronounce Lamesha?

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

Is Lamesha a boy or girl name?

Lamesha is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Lamesha?

Lamesha has always been rare in the U.S., a later-century coinage.