Teisha
An English feminine name derived from a Native American term meaning "pretty flower".
Name Census estimates that about 1,151 living Americans carry the first name Teisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Teisha today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Teisha births was 1983 (57 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Teisha. 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
1.2K
~ 1 in 297,788 Americans
Peak year
1983
57 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
2011 SSA rank
#19,345
Tracked since 1964
Popularity
Teisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Teisha from the 1960s through to the 2010s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 438 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
Teisha 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 Teisha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Teishas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. New York, Utah, Michigan recorded the most babies named Teisha, while South Carolina, Ohio, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 18 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Teisha
The name Teisha is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that flourished in the Indian subcontinent during the second millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "tējas," meaning "brilliance," "radiance," or "splendor." The name is often associated with the concept of light, radiance, and brightness.
Historically, the name Teisha gained popularity in various regions of South Asia, particularly in India and neighboring countries where Sanskrit had a profound influence on the language and culture. However, it is challenging to pinpoint the exact time period when the name first emerged or gained widespread use.
While there are no definitive records of the name Teisha appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its Sanskrit roots suggest that it may have been in use among certain communities in the Indian subcontinent for centuries. The earliest recorded examples of individuals bearing this name are scarce, as historical records from ancient times are often incomplete or fragmented.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Teisha was a 16th-century Indian poet and scholar from the region of Bengal. Teisha Devi, born in the latter half of the 16th century, was renowned for her contributions to the literary and cultural landscape of her time. Her works, which primarily consisted of devotional poetry, were highly regarded and continue to be studied by scholars and enthusiasts of Bengali literature.
In the 18th century, there is a record of a Teisha Singh, a prominent military leader and ruler of a princely state in the region of Rajasthan. Teisha Singh played a significant role in the struggles against the Mughal Empire and is remembered for his bravery and strategic acumen on the battlefield.
Moving into the 19th century, Teisha Devi was a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer who helped revive and popularize the ancient dance form of Kathak. Born in 1835, she is credited with preserving and promoting this rich cultural heritage, and her contributions have been widely recognized and celebrated.
Another notable figure was Teisha Bai, a 19th-century Indian courtesan and poet from the region of Awadh (present-day Uttar Pradesh). Renowned for her exceptional beauty and literary talents, Teisha Bai's poetry and writings have been preserved and studied as important cultural artifacts of the era.
In the early 20th century, Teisha Devi was a prominent Indian social reformer and activist who fought for women's rights and education. Born in 1890, she dedicated her life to empowering women and advocating for their equal rights and opportunities in society.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Teisha, showcasing its rich cultural heritage and diverse backgrounds. While the name may have evolved and gained popularity in different regions over time, its Sanskrit roots and association with brilliance and radiance remain central to its meaning and significance.
People
Teisha + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Teisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Teisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,151 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Teisha 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 297,788 US residents.
Is Teisha a common name?
We classify Teisha as "Rare". It ranks above 91% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,240 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Teisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Teisha was 1983, when 57 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Teisha is about 43 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Teisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Teisha 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.