Holding steady.
Popularity of Tykesha since 1975
Babies named Tykesha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 49 |
| 1980s | 89 |
| 1990s | 67 |
| 2000s | 9 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tykesha is an American invented name that first appeared in birth records during the mid-1970s, a period when creative and distinctive names were gaining popularity. The name reached its peak usage in 1981 and has since declined. Although it did not achieve widespread national ranking, it was part of a wave of names beginning with 'Ty-' that included Tyronica, Tywana, and Tyesha. Tykesha remains a marker of the cultural and stylistic trends of its era, reflecting a preference for unique, modern-sounding names within African American naming traditions.
Tykesha is a modern invented name, part of a trend of distinctive names beginning with 'Ty-' that emerged in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s. The suffix '-kesha' may be influenced by names like Keisha or Lakeisha. It is primarily used in African American communities and has no known historical or linguistic derivation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ty, Kesha
Sibling names for Tykesha
Names that share Tykesha's style, for a brother or sister.
