Holding steady.
Popularity of Teshia since 1964
Babies named Teshia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 171 |
| 1980s | 169 |
| 1990s | 100 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Teshia is a modern American name that first appeared on record in 1964. It enjoyed a modest peak in 1979, likely influenced by the popularity of similar-sounding names like Tisha and Keisha during that era. Since then, its usage has remained extremely low, with no recent rank data available; as of 2025, it has not entered the top 1,000 names for any recorded year. The name's trajectory is classified as stable, reflecting its persistent obscurity rather than a decline. It has no strong association with any U.S. state, and its etymological roots remain unclear, possibly a creative blend or a respelling of existing phonetic patterns.
Teshia appears to be a modern American coinage, likely formed by blending elements of popular names like Tisha or Tashia with the fashionable -ia suffix. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1964, with a notable peak in 1979. The name has never been widespread, maintaining a low but stable usage pattern.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tesh, Tess
Sibling names for Teshia
Names that share Teshia's style, for a brother or sister.
