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Teosha

tee-OH-shuh · Of uncertain origin; likely a modern invented name.

Peak popularity
1995
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Teosha since 1985

Babies named Teosha per year in U.S. Social Security records.

510151990200020102020Most births 1995Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s28
1990s85
2000s6
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Teosha is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1985, during a period when names ending in -sha were gaining popularity. Its peak year was 1995, though it has never ranked in the top 1,000. The name has maintained a stable but very low level of use since, with no significant resurgence. Given its modern coinage and lack of documented etymology, Teosha presents an authentic example of late 20th-century American name invention, likely influenced by the phonetic pattern of names like Tisha and Keosha. It has not been strongly associated with any particular state or region.

Teosha is a modern American coinage that appears to be a blend or variation of names like Teona, Tisha, or Keosha. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1985, reflecting a late 20th-century trend of creating unique feminine names ending in -sha. Its meaning is not derived from any traditional language or root.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Teo, Tia, Sha

Variants: Teosia, Tiosha, Teoshia

Sibling names for Teosha

Names that share Teosha's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Keisha, Tiana, Zara, Mya, Alia

Brothers: Jalen, DeShawn, Malik, Tevin, Kareem

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Teosha mean?
Teosha does not have a widely agreed-upon meaning; it is likely a modern invented name, possibly a blend of sounds from names like Teona and Tisha.
How popular is the name Teosha today?
Teosha has never ranked among the top 1,000 U.S. baby names. Its peak usage occurred in 1995, but it has since become rare.
Is Teosha a boy's or girl's name?
Teosha is almost exclusively used for girls, based on historical U.S. Social Security data.