Tyesha
Tyesha is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of the prefix Ty- and Aisha, meaning 'alive' or 'prosperous'.
Origin and history
Tyesha is a modern African-American name creation that gained popularity in the late 20th century. It blends the popular prefix 'Ty-' with the name Aisha or similar rhyming suffixes. Its usage in the United States peaked during the 1980s and 1990s.
Popularity in the United States
4,564 babies in the United States have been named Tyesha since 1880. It ranks #2589 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (13.7 %)
- IL (8.4 %)
- TX (7.2 %)
- CA (6.9 %)
- PA (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 561 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,492 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,970 |
| 2000-2010 | 482 |
| 2010-2019 | 59 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Ty, Tye, Teesha
Fun facts
- Tyesha saw its highest usage in the United States during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
- The suffix of Tyesha derives from the Arabic name Aisha, which means alive or living.