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Markesha

Derived from the Latin word for the rose flower, signifying a person who is as radiant and enduring as nature itself. This name suggests a personality that is cheerful, nurturing, and possesses a timeless elegance.

Key Stats

Total births1,000
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year1992
Peak generationMillennial
First recorded1978
Most recent1997
Syllables3
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

FL — 27%CA — 23%TX — 23%IL — 17%TN — 10%

Notable People

Rossie D. Alston Jr. (United States District Judge) · Rossie Harris (American actor in Airplane!) · Rossie Moore (American professional basketball player) · Rossie Millard (British journalist and broadcaster) · Rossie B. Simpson (Pioneering American educator)

Nicknames & Diminutives

RoRossRosie

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