Holding steady.
Popularity of Telisha since 1968
Babies named Telisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 386 |
| 1980s | 500 |
| 1990s | 225 |
| 2000s | 60 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Telisha is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1968, a period when inventive and melodic names were gaining popularity. It reached its peak usage in 1980, but never entered the top 1000, remaining a rare and distinctive choice. The name's trajectory has been stable since its peak, with a consistent but small number of annual births. Its origins are uncertain, likely a blend of elements from names like Felicia or Aisha, reflecting the creative naming practices of the late 20th century. As a name that has never been widely adopted, Telisha offers a unique option for parents seeking something uncommon.
Telisha is a modern English coinage that first appeared in the United States in the late 1960s. It shares phonetic elements with names such as Felicia and Aisha, and may have been formed by combining a fashionable prefix or syllable with a popular suffix. The name saw its peak usage in 1980 and has remained in sporadic use since, reflecting the trend of inventive, melodic names in American naming culture.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Teli, Lisha, Tee
Sibling names for Telisha
Names that share Telisha's style, for a brother or sister.
