Tiesha Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationTEE-sha / tiːʃəModern; American
Meaning
Derived from the name Tisha, which is a diminutive of Leticia meaning 'joy' or 'happiness'.
Historical & Cultural Background
Tiesha is a modern name that emerged in the United States during the late 20th century. It is often considered a variant of Tisha, which itself has roots in Hebrew and Latin. The name reflects a trend of creating unique spellings and forms of traditional names to give a contemporary feel.
Trend Summary
Tiesha has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States since its inception, often associated with modern naming trends.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tiesha was first seen in the United States in 1967. Tiesha has ranked as high as #1019 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in New York, Illinois, Texas, New Jersey, and Maryland. In the past 5 years the name Tiesha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tiesha (2000)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1971 | 20 |
| 1972 | 26 |
| 1973 | 33 |
| 1974 | 43 |
| 1975 | 43 |
| 1976 | 56 |
| 1977 | 86 |
| 1978 | 86 |
| 1979 | 111 |
| 1980 | 122 |
| 1981 | 102 |
| 1982 | 126 |
| 1983 | 126 |
| 1984 | 109 |
| 1985 | 119 |
| 1986 | 122 |
| 1987 | 130 |
| 1988 | 131 |
| 1989 | 132 |
| 1990 | 115 |
| 1991 | 208 |
| 1992 | 136 |
| 1993 | 96 |
| 1994 | 94 |
| 1995 | 79 |
| 1996 | 79 |
| 1997 | 60 |
| 1998 | 46 |
| 1999 | 36 |
| 2000 | 34 |
| 2001 | 22 |
| 2002 | 21 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2011 | 8 |