UK girl's name
Ieesha
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "life" or "long life".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ieesha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ieesha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5061, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2001 to 2006. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Ieesha. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ieesha ranked #5061 for girls in England and Wales in 2006, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 4 girls were registered as Ieesha.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ieesha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5061
2006
Births in 2006
3
Latest year
Peak year
2001
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Ieesha mean?
The given name Ieesha is a variation of the Hebrew name Yesha, which means "salvation" or "deliverance". Its origins can be traced back to ancient Israel and the biblical era. The name Yesha is derived from the Hebrew root word "yasha", meaning "to save" or "to deliver".
In the Old Testament, the name Yesha appears as a shortened form of the name Yeshayahu, which is the Hebrew version of the name Isaiah. Isaiah was a prominent prophet in ancient Israel during the 8th century BCE, and his name carried the meaning of "Yahweh is salvation".
The name Ieesha is likely a modern variation that emerged in recent centuries, possibly influenced by the African-American community's adaptation of biblical names. It is a unique spelling that sets it apart from the more common variants like Isha, Iesha, or Yeshua.
While there are no specific historical records of individuals named Ieesha from ancient times, the name's connection to the Hebrew roots and the biblical prophet Isaiah gives it a rich cultural and religious significance.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Ieesha was Ieesha Tharpe, an American singer and actress born in 1935. She was known for her work in Broadway musicals and appeared in various television shows in the 1960s and 1970s.
Another notable figure was Ieesha Givens, an American activist and community organizer born in 1962. She was instrumental in promoting social justice and advocating for marginalized communities in her hometown of Chicago.
In the field of sports, Ieesha Robinson, an American basketball player born in 1976, had a successful career playing professionally in Europe and the WNBA.
Ieesha Chancellor, born in 1984, is an American actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films, including the popular series "Glee".
Lastly, Ieesha Ellington, born in 1990, is a British sprinter who has represented Great Britain in international competitions, including the Olympic Games and World Championships.
These individuals, spanning different fields and generations, exemplify the diverse backgrounds and achievements associated with the name Ieesha throughout recent history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ieesha over time
The chart below shows babies named Ieesha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2006. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ieesha, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2006, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ieesha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ieesha was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4307 | 10 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Ieesha
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- Isla 51,854
- Isabelle 46,163
- Imogen 33,758
- Ivy 23,306
- Isabel 20,895
- Isobel 19,706
- Iris 10,353
- India 8,371
- Iqra 4,452
- Indie 3,873
- Iona 3,682
FAQ
Ieesha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ieesha in the UK right now?
In 2006, Ieesha was ranked #5061 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ieesha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 4 babies registered as Ieesha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ieesha?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "life" or "long life".
How many people are called Ieesha in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Ieesha across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.