MallowbyNames

Tykisha

ty-KEE-sha · Of uncertain origin; likely a modern invented name.

Peak popularity
1978
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Tykisha since 1973

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

51116198020002020Most births 1978Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s67
1980s85
1990s23
2000s6
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Tykisha is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1973. Its peak year was 1978, when it was most frequently given. The name belongs to the 1970s decade and has remained relatively stable in usage since then, though it is rare today. Like many names of its era, Tykisha reflects a creative naming trend, combining a fashionable prefix and suffix. It is not associated with any specific top states, as its usage has been scattered.

Tykisha is a modern invented name, likely formed by combining the prefix Ty with the suffix -isha, a fashionable element in the 1970s. It follows a pattern similar to names like Tynisha and Lakisha, which emerged in African American communities during that era.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ty, Kisha

Sibling names for Tykisha

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Tykisha mean?
The meaning of Tykisha is uncertain; it is a modern invented name without a clear etymology.
How popular is the name Tykisha?
Tykisha was first recorded in 1973 and reached its peak rank in 1978. It is currently rare and not listed in the top ranks.
Is Tykisha a boy or girl name?
Tykisha is almost exclusively used for girls.