Zyesha
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "beautiful flower".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Zyesha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Zyesha today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zyesha births was 1996 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zyesha. 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 Zyesha. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1996
5 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2001 SSA rank
#17,973
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Zyesha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zyesha from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zyesha 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 Zyesha 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 Zyesha
The name Zyesha is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, dating back to the 2nd century BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "jyestha," which means "eldest" or "firstborn." This suggests that the name may have been given to firstborn children, particularly in Hindu families.
In Hindu mythology, Jyestha is also the name of the eldest of the 27 daughters of the sage Daksha and the wife of the god Dharma. This association with Hindu deities and traditions further solidifies the name's roots in ancient Indian culture.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zyesha can be found in the ancient Hindu texts known as the Puranas, which date back to the 4th century CE. These texts contain stories and legends that often include characters with names derived from Sanskrit.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Zyesha. One of the earliest recorded figures was Zyesha Bharadwaj, a renowned Indian philosopher and scholar who lived in the 5th century CE. He was known for his extensive knowledge of the Vedas and his contributions to the field of logic and reasoning.
Another notable figure was Zyesha Devi, a 10th-century Indian queen who ruled over the Chahamana dynasty in present-day Rajasthan. She was known for her military prowess and her efforts to expand the kingdom's territories.
In the 12th century, there was Zyesha Mishra, a celebrated Indian mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry and is credited with developing a method for calculating the sine and cosine functions.
Moving forward in time, Zyesha Bhatt was a 16th-century Indian poet and writer who composed works in the Gujarati language. Her poetry was widely acclaimed and celebrated for its lyrical beauty and depth of emotion.
In more recent history, Zyesha Sharma was a prominent Indian freedom fighter who actively participated in the struggle for independence from British rule in the early 20th century. She was a member of the Indian National Congress and played a crucial role in mobilizing support for the independence movement.
While these are just a few examples, the name Zyesha has been carried by numerous individuals throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of Indian culture and tradition.
People
Zyesha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zyesha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zyesha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zyesha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zyesha 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Zyesha a common name?
We classify Zyesha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zyesha most popular?
The single biggest year for Zyesha was 1996, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zyesha is about 27 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 Zyesha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zyesha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zyesha 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 Zyesha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zyesha 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 Zyesha 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 are named Zyesha?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.