Markeshia is of African origin, specifically from the Igbo ethnic group in Nigeria. It translates to "God has done great things for me." The name consists of two parts: "Makara," meaning "great things," and "sha," which signifies "for me" or "has done." Thus, Markeshia signifies that the bearer's life is filled with God's blessings and good fortune.
"The name Markeshia saw a significant increase in popularity from 1987 to 1992, with the highest number of births recorded in 1992 at 40. After that peak, the number of births steadily decreased, reaching its lowest point in 2006 with only 6 births."