Holding steady.
Popularity of Yesha since 1976
Babies named Yesha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 35 |
| 2000s | 33 |
| 2010s | 18 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Yesha first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1976, a time when distinctive and creatively spelled names were gaining traction. Although it has never ranked in the national top 1000, it saw its highest usage in 2002, possibly reflecting a brief moment of interest in similar-sounding names. The name's trajectory has been stable but extremely rare, with fewer than 10 births in most recent years. Its lack of a clear etymology adds to its enigmatic appeal, and it may be a modern blend of sounds or a respelling of more established names like Yeshua or Aisha. States that have recorded Yesha births are not consistently identifiable, but the name is used across the country in very small numbers. For parents drawn to a short, melodic, and uncommon name, Yesha offers a soft, contemporary feel with a hint of global resonance.
Yesha first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1976, during a period when creative respellings and shortened forms of established names were becoming fashionable. It may be a modern coinage influenced by Hebrew names like Yeshua (salvation) or a phonetic variant of names such as Esha (Sanskrit for 'desire') or Aisha (Arabic for 'alive'). Its usage has remained rare, with a peak in 2002.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yesh
Variants: Yeshia, Yeshah
Sibling names for Yesha
Names that share Yesha's style, for a brother or sister.
