MallowbyNames

Tyshia

tee-SHEE-uh · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern respelling of Tisha or Tysha.

Peak popularity
1998
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Tyshia since 1973

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

51015198020002020Most births 1998Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s29
1980s63
1990s79
2000s21
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Tyshia is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1973. It has never entered the top 1000, with its highest recorded usage occurring in 1998, though even then it remained rare. The name has shown a stable trajectory over the decades, never experiencing a sudden surge or significant decline. It is most often given to girls and is thought to be a respelling or elaboration of Tisha or Tysha. Because it lacks traditional etymology, its appeal lies in its contemporary sound and the stylish -ia ending.

Tyshia is a modern invented name, likely formed by combining elements from names like Tisha or Tysha with the fashionable -ia suffix. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1973 and saw its highest usage in 1998. The name does not have a traditional etymology or historical roots beyond its late 20th-century coinage.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Tish, Tysh, Tia

Variants: Tysha, Tishia, Tesia

Sibling names for Tyshia

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Tyshia mean?
The meaning is uncertain; it is a modern invented name without a traditional etymological origin.
How popular is the name Tyshia?
Tyshia has never ranked in the top 1000 U.S. names. Its peak year of recorded usage was 1998, with fewer than five births per year typically.
Is Tyshia a girl's name?
Yes, it is used almost exclusively for girls.