Holding steady.
Popularity of Telesha since 1971
Babies named Telesha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 30 |
| 1980s | 52 |
| 1990s | 38 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Telesha is a rare American first name that first appeared in 1971. It has never been common: it never ranked in the top 1000 and its peak usage was in 1994, when it was given to a negligible number of girls. As of 2025, it remains very uncommon, with a stable trajectory. The name was most likely coined as a modern invention, blending trendy sounds of the late 20th century. No top states for the name are recorded, and it has no known variants in widespread use. Telesha is a largely unique name, reflecting the era's preference for distinctive, melodic names ending in 'a' or 'sha'.
Telesha is a rare name that first appeared in the United States in 1971. It may be a creative blend of sounds, perhaps influenced by names like Telisha or Aleisha, or a variant of the Russian name Telesha, though no firm derivation is established. Its use has been minimal and primarily modern American.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Teli, Lesha
Variants: Telisha
Sibling names for Telesha
Names that share Telesha's style, for a brother or sister.
