Gender: Female
Origin: African
Meaning: Drawn out of the Water
Pronunciation: moh-EE-shah, /moʊˈiː.ʃə/, M OW IY SH AH
Popularity Rank: #50,690
Derived from the Hausa language meaning "firstborn" or "first child". Common in Nigeria, Ghana, and other West African countries. Also popularized by the TV show 'Moesha' starring Brandy Norwood.
The name Moesha is of African origin and means Drawn out of the Water. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Moesha is commonly found in Jamaica, United States of America, South Africa, and 29 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: moh-EE-shah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /moʊˈiː.ʃə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M OW IY SH AH
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Moesha is recorded 592 times globally, ranking it as the 50,690th most common name worldwide.
Moesha is most prevalent in Jamaica, with 189 occurrences, making it the 301th most popular name in the country.
In Jamaica, the name Moesha is found among 1 in every 435 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Jamaica | #301 | 1 : 435 |
| United States of America | #13,685 | 1 : 13,501 |
| South Africa | #11,280 | 1 : 24,683 |
| United Kingdom | #12,484 | 1 : 14,816 |
| Namibia | #1,849 | 1 : 5,447 |
| France | #32,234 | 1 : 62,094 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Moesha from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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