Jermeisha
African American · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Jermeisha
Jermeisha is a modern African American name that combines the prefix "Jer-" (possibly derived from Jeremiah, meaning "God will exalt" in Hebrew) with the suffix "-meisha," a productive suffix common in African American naming traditions created during the late 20th century.
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Etymology
Jermeisha is a modern African American name that combines the prefix "Jer-" (possibly derived from Jeremiah, meaning "God will exalt" in Hebrew) with the suffix "-meisha," a productive suffix common in African American naming traditions created during the late 20th century. The name emerged primarily within African American communities in the United States from the 1970s onward as part of a broader movement toward creative, culturally distinct naming practices.
Jermeisha currently ranks #8,828 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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