Holding steady.
Popularity of Teesha since 1965
Babies named Teesha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 32 |
| 1970s | 158 |
| 1980s | 164 |
| 1990s | 118 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Teesha first entered U.S. birth records in 1965, a relatively late arrival compared to more established names. It reached its peak in 1980, though even then it never ranked within the top 1,000 nationally. The name has followed a stable trajectory since, appearing sporadically in small numbers. Its exact origin is unclear: it may be a respelling of Tisha or a creative adaptation of the -isha suffix trend that was popular among African American families in the late 20th century. Because it never attached to a major well-known figure and lacks a single definitive etymology, Teesha remains a rare and personal choice. The absence of any top-state concentration suggests it was used too infrequently to form regional patterns.
Teesha is a modern name, first recorded in the United States in 1965. It may be a variant of Tisha, a nickname for Patricia or Letitia, or a feminine form of Teo, a short form of Theodore. Alternatively, it could be a coinage based on the popular -isha ending seen in names like Aisha or Keisha.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tee, Tish
Sibling names for Teesha
Names that share Teesha's style, for a brother or sister.
