UK girl's name
Tayshia
A feminine name of African American origin, possibly meaning "beautiful one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tayshia is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tayshia popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5876, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2011 to 2012. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Tayshia. 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 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tayshia ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 3 girls were registered as Tayshia.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tayshia as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5876
2012
Births in 2012
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Tayshia mean?
The name Tayshia is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century. It does not appear to have any direct roots in ancient languages or cultures, but rather seems to be a creative combination of sounds and syllables that were deemed pleasing or unique by the parents who first bestowed it upon their child.
One possible origin of the name Tayshia is that it may be a variation or blend of the names Tasha and Shia. Tasha is a diminutive form of the Russian name Natalya, while Shia is a Arabic name meaning "gift from God." By combining elements of these two names, the result is the unique and melodic name Tayshia.
Another theory is that Tayshia is a completely original name, perhaps inspired by the growing trend in recent decades of creating new and inventive names that are not tied to any particular language or culture. In this sense, Tayshia could be seen as a reflection of the increasing diversity and creativity in modern naming practices.
While the name Tayshia may be relatively new, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history. One of the earliest recorded examples is Tayshia Adams, an American reality television personality who was a contestant on the 23rd season of The Bachelor in 2019.
Another person of note is Tayshia Landicho, a Canadian actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films since the late 2000s.
In the field of sports, there is Tayshia Carwell, an American professional basketball player who played in the WNBA for several teams in the early 2000s.
Moving to the world of music, Tayshia Avenall is a British singer-songwriter who has released several albums since the mid-2010s.
Finally, Tayshia Linklater is a Canadian artist and filmmaker whose works often explore themes of indigenous identity and culture.
While these individuals may not be widely recognizable household names, they represent some of the earliest and most noteworthy examples of the name Tayshia being used throughout history. As a relatively new name, its legacy and cultural significance are still being written and shaped by those who bear it.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tayshia over time
The chart below shows babies named Tayshia registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tayshia, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2012, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tayshia by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tayshia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5831 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Tayshia
- Tia 15,569
- Thea 12,888
- Tilly 11,524
- Taylor 7,401
- Tegan 6,583
- Tabitha 6,462
- Talia 5,198
- Tara 5,114
- Tiffany 4,653
- Tallulah 4,442
- Tiana 3,570
- Tamara 3,405
FAQ
Tayshia: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tayshia in the UK right now?
In 2012, Tayshia was ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tayshia most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 3 babies registered as Tayshia in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tayshia?
A feminine name of African American origin, possibly meaning "beautiful one".
How many people are called Tayshia in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Tayshia across the 2 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.