Holding steady.
Popularity of Ieisha since 1973
Babies named Ieisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 94 |
| 1980s | 265 |
| 1990s | 402 |
| 2000s | 38 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
The name Ieisha first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1973, a period when creative spellings and the '-isha' suffix were gaining popularity in African American communities. It never reached the top 1,000 names, but its peak year of usage was 1991, when it was given to a modest number of baby girls. In the decades since, its use has remained stable, never experiencing a sharp rise or fall. While its exact origin is uncertain, Ieisha fits a pattern of modern invented names that blend familiar sounds to create something distinctive. Its popularity trajectory shows no sign of revival, and it has not been recorded in more than a handful of births in any recent year. The name's geographic spread is limited, with no state ever recording a concentration of Ieishas.
Ieisha first appears in U.S. birth records in 1973. Its form resembles names like Aisha or Keisha, but the specific spelling Ieisha is likely a modern coinage, possibly combining the popular prefix 'Ie-' with the fashionable '-isha' suffix. It has never ranked among the top 1,000 names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eisha, Ish
Sibling names for Ieisha
Names that share Ieisha's style, for a brother or sister.
