Tihesha
A feminine given name of Aboriginal Australian origin meaning "brilliant spark".
Name Census estimates that about 45 living Americans carry the first name Tihesha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tihesha today is around 47 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tihesha births was 1978 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tihesha. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Tihesha. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
45
~ 1 in 7,616,763 Americans
Peak year
1978
15 babies that year
Average age
47
years old
1995 SSA rank
#15,592
Tracked since 1971
Popularity
Tihesha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tihesha from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 33 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tihesha 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 Tihesha 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 Tihesha
The name Tihesha is believed to have originated in Africa, specifically from the Swahili language spoken in parts of East Africa. It is thought to be derived from the Swahili word "tihisho," which means "to be afraid" or "to be in awe." The name may have been given to children in the hopes of instilling a sense of reverence or respect in their character.
Tihesha is a relatively modern name, with no known historical references or mentions in ancient texts or religious scriptures. The earliest recorded examples of the name appear to be from the late 20th century, as it gained popularity in some African and African-American communities.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Tihesha was Tihesha Pickett, an American basketball player who was born in 1983. She played college basketball at the University of Kentucky and later pursued a professional career in Europe.
Another notable person with the name Tihesha is Tihesha Boone, an American fashion model who has worked for various magazines and campaigns. She was born in 1990 and continues to be active in the modeling industry.
In the world of music, Tihesha Blunt is an American singer and songwriter who has released several independent albums and singles since the early 2000s. She was born in 1984 and is known for her soulful R&B and neo-soul style.
Tihesha Wilkerson is an American author and motivational speaker who has written several books on personal development and self-empowerment. She was born in 1976 and is known for her inspirational talks and workshops.
Tihesha Callaway is an American entrepreneur and business owner who founded a successful event planning company in Atlanta, Georgia. She was born in 1979 and has been recognized for her contributions to the local business community.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Tihesha throughout history, showcasing its presence in various fields and cultures. While the name may have African roots, it has since gained recognition and popularity in different parts of the world.
People
Tihesha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tihesha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tihesha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tihesha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 45 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tihesha 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 7,616,763 US residents.
Is Tihesha a common name?
We classify Tihesha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 52.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 49 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tihesha most popular?
The single biggest year for Tihesha was 1978, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tihesha is about 47 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Tihesha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tihesha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tihesha 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.
Is Tihesha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tihesha in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Tihesha can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Tihesha?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.