Holding steady.
Popularity of Tesha since 1963
Babies named Tesha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 124 |
| 1970s | 768 |
| 1980s | 566 |
| 1990s | 301 |
| 2000s | 45 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tesha is a name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1963, a time when many similar-sounding names like Keisha and Tisha were also emerging. It reached its peak year in 1978, the same decade that saw the highest usage for many names with the 'sha' ending. Since then, its usage has been stable but extremely rare, with no recorded births in many recent years. The name's origins are unclear, but it likely arose as a creative variant or respelling within African American naming traditions. Despite its low frequency, Tesha has maintained a consistent presence in the data, suggesting it continues to be used occasionally by families drawn to its simple, melodic sound.
Tesha first appeared in U.S. records in the 1960s, possibly as a variant of Tisha (a diminutive of Patricia or a respelling of Tisha) or a modern invention. Its usage peaked in 1978 and has remained stable at low frequencies since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tesh, Sha
Sibling names for Tesha
Names that share Tesha's style, for a brother or sister.
