Tiesha

Tiesha is a feminine name that emerged in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. It appears to be a variant spelling of Tisha or Teisha, possibly with influence from names ending with the '-isha' or '-esha' suffix that became popular during this period. Linguistically, the 'Tish-' root might derive from names like Letitia or Patricia, with the '-a' ending giving it a melodic quality. The name saw its peak popularity in the 1980s and 1990s, though it was never among the most common names. Tiesha represents a trend toward creating distinctive spellings and sounds while maintaining a familiar phonetic structure. The name has a rhythmic quality and typically places emphasis on the first syllable.

Pronounced tee-EE-shuh.

As of October 2026, Tiesha ranked #13251 for girls in US births in 2011 SSA, peaked at #927 for girls in 1991.