Chamisa
chah-MEE-sah
Chamisa is a girl’s name of Native American origin, meaning “Possibly derived from the Native American Chamisa plant, a shrub with yellow flowers.”, and peaked in popularity in 1972.
What Chamisa Means
“Possibly derived from the Native American Chamisa plant, a shrub with yellow flowers.”
The Story of Chamisa
Connect your child to the resilient beauty of the natural world with a name inspired by a hardy desert bloom.
Chamisa likely draws its inspiration from the Chamisa plant, a common desert shrub known for its bright yellow flowers and its ability to thrive in arid conditions. This Native American-inspired name speaks to endurance and a quiet, persistent beauty.
This name is for a daughter who embodies the strength and peaceful resilience of nature. You will see her bloom with a steady, independent spirit, finding calm and grounding in the world around her.
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#14 in 1972
Total Births
14
First Recorded
1972
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