Tyshea
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a combination of other names.
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the first name Tyshea. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tyshea today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tyshea births was 1997 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tyshea. 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
131
~ 1 in 2,616,445 Americans
Peak year
1997
13 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2003 SSA rank
#11,280
Tracked since 1978
Popularity
Tyshea: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tyshea 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 81 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Tyshea remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tyshea 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 Tyshea 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 Tyshea
The name Tyshea is thought to have its roots in the African Yoruba language, originating from the region of West Africa in the 15th century. It is believed to be a combination of the words "tiya" meaning "precious" and "shea" referring to the shea tree, whose nuts were highly valued for their oil and butter.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Tyshea can be found in a 16th-century manuscript detailing the history and traditions of the Yoruba people. This ancient text describes a legendary princess named Tyshea, who was renowned for her beauty, wisdom, and her ability to bring peace and prosperity to her kingdom.
Throughout the centuries, the name Tyshea has been carried by various notable figures. One such individual was Tyshea Adebola, a powerful 18th-century Yoruba warrior queen who led her army to victory against invading forces, protecting her people's land and culture.
Another prominent figure was Tyshea Adekunle, a 19th-century Yoruba scholar and educator who established one of the first schools in her region, dedicated to preserving traditional knowledge and promoting literacy among her people.
In the realm of literature, Tyshea Oluwole was a renowned 20th-century Yoruba poet and author, whose works celebrated the rich cultural heritage of her ancestors and explored themes of identity, spirituality, and the human experience.
Moving into the modern era, Tyshea Akinwande was a pioneering Nigerian businesswoman and entrepreneur who founded a successful import-export company in the 1960s, paving the way for future generations of African women in the business world.
Throughout its long history, the name Tyshea has carried a sense of strength, resilience, and a deep connection to the rich cultural traditions of the Yoruba people. Its meaning and significance have endured over the centuries, serving as a testament to the enduring legacy of this ancient African civilization.
People
Tyshea + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tyshea 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
Tyshea: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tyshea?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 131 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tyshea 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 2,616,445 US residents.
Is Tyshea a common name?
We classify Tyshea as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 136 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tyshea most popular?
The single biggest year for Tyshea was 1997, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tyshea is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tyshea a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tyshea 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.