Tyeisha
A feminine name possibly of African origin, meaning uncertain but may relate to concepts of beauty.
Name Census estimates that about 1,487 living Americans carry the first name Tyeisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tyeisha today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tyeisha births was 1994 (91 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tyeisha. 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
1.5K
~ 1 in 230,501 Americans
Peak year
1994
91 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
2009 SSA rank
#20,014
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Tyeisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tyeisha from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 701 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Tyeisha remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tyeisha 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 Tyeisha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tyeishas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 18 states and territories. New York, Illinois, Georgia recorded the most babies named Tyeisha, while Virginia, Tennessee, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 29 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tyeisha
The name Tyeisha is a modern variant of the traditional African name Taisha or Teysha. Its origins can be traced back to the Yoruba people of West Africa, particularly in present-day Nigeria and Benin. The name is believed to have derived from the Yoruba word "teyese," which means "to be grateful" or "to give thanks."
In the 17th and 18th centuries, during the transatlantic slave trade, many Africans were forcibly brought to the Americas, carrying their cultural traditions and names with them. As a result, variations of the name Taisha or Teysha began to emerge in the African-American community, with Tyeisha being one of the more modern spellings.
While the name Tyeisha does not have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it carries the cultural significance of gratitude and appreciation, which were essential values in the Yoruba tradition.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Tyeisha can be found in the United States in the late 20th century. However, its popularity surged in the 1980s and 1990s, reflecting the growing embrace of African-American culture and the desire to honor one's heritage through names.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tyeisha, contributing to various fields such as entertainment, sports, and activism. Tyeisha Bush (born 1983) is an American track and field athlete who specializes in the hurdles. She represented the United States at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Tyeisha Hinton (born 1988) is an American basketball player who played for several teams in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).
In the realm of entertainment, Tyeisha Malloy (born 1982) is an American actress and model known for her roles in television series like The Game and Shameless. Tyeisha Malloy (born 1982) is an American actress and model known for her roles in television series like The Game and Shameless. Tyeisha Anderson (born 1988) is an American singer and songwriter who rose to prominence as a contestant on the reality show American Idol in 2006.
Lastly, Tyeisha Weddington (born 1978) is an American activist and community organizer who has been actively involved in social justice movements, addressing issues such as police brutality, racial inequality, and youth empowerment.
People
Tyeisha + 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
Tyeisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tyeisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,487 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tyeisha 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 230,501 US residents.
Is Tyeisha a common name?
We classify Tyeisha as "Rare". It ranks above 92.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,555 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tyeisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Tyeisha was 1994, when 91 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tyeisha is about 35 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tyeisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tyeisha 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.