Teesha
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Letitia.
Name Census estimates that about 444 living Americans carry the first name Teesha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Teesha today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Teesha births was 1980 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Teesha. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
444
~ 1 in 771,969 Americans
Peak year
1980
29 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
2008 SSA rank
#17,307
Tracked since 1965
Popularity
Teesha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Teesha from the 1960s through to the 2000s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 164 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Teesha by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Teesha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Teesha
The name Teesha is believed to have originated in India, where it is a variation of the Sanskrit name Trishna, meaning "thirst" or "desire." It is thought to have first appeared in the ancient Hindu scriptures known as the Vedas, dating back to around 1500-500 BCE.
In the Vedic texts, Trishna is often personified as a goddess or embodiment of human desire and longing. It is also associated with the concept of "trishna," which in Buddhist philosophy refers to the endless cycle of cravings and attachments that lead to suffering.
The earliest recorded use of the name Teesha itself is difficult to pinpoint, as it is a more modern variation of the traditional Sanskrit name. However, it is believed to have emerged in the 20th century, particularly among Indian communities in North America and the United Kingdom.
One notable historical figure with the name Teesha is Teesha Singh, an Indian classical dancer and choreographer born in 1933. She is celebrated for her contributions to the revival and promotion of Kathak, one of the eight classical dance forms of India.
Another individual with this name is Teesha Farmer, an American mixed media artist and author born in 1968. She is known for her vibrant and expressive art journals, which combine painting, collage, and written elements.
In the realm of literature, Teesha Rane is a contemporary Indian author and poet who has published several collections of poetry and short stories exploring themes of identity, relationships, and societal issues.
Teesha Sengupta is an Indian-born American entrepreneur and technology executive who co-founded the software company FutureWorks Consulting in 1994. She has been recognized for her contributions to the field of information technology and her advocacy for diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.
Lastly, Teesha Khorbanda is a British actress of Indian descent, known for her roles in various television series and films, including the BBC drama "Next of Kin" and the feature film "The Windermere Children."
While the name Teesha is not as common as some other names of Indian origin, it carries a rich history and cultural significance rooted in ancient Sanskrit texts and the concept of desire and longing.
People
Teesha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Teesha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Teesha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Teesha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 444 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Teesha going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 771,969 US residents.
Is Teesha a common name?
We classify Teesha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 478 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Teesha most popular?
The single biggest year for Teesha was 1980, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Teesha is about 43 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Teesha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Teesha in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.