UK girl's name
Telisha
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of names.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Telisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Telisha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4764, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 5 births.
This profile covers 25 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 1997 to 2011. 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 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 25 living people in the UK are called Telisha. 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 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Telisha ranked #4764 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 5 girls were registered as Telisha.
- • About 25 living people in the UK are estimated to have Telisha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4764
2011
Births in 2011
4
Latest year
Peak year
1997
5 births
Estimated living
25
2026
Meaning
What does Telisha mean?
The name Telisha is of uncertain origin, with no clear consensus on its linguistic roots or cultural background. However, some scholars have suggested that it may be derived from a combination of Greek and Latin elements.
One theory proposes that Telisha is a combination of the Greek prefix "tele-," meaning "far" or "distant," and the Latin word "isha," which could be a variation of the feminine name "Isha" or "Isla." This potential blend of Greek and Latin elements might have occurred during the medieval period when the exchange of linguistic influences between different cultures was more prevalent.
Another hypothesis traces Telisha's origin to the Sanskrit word "telisha," which means "sesame seed." This connection could indicate that the name might have roots in ancient Indian cultures, where sesame seeds held significant cultural and religious symbolism.
Unfortunately, there are no definitive historical records or ancient texts that explicitly mention the name Telisha, making it challenging to pinpoint its exact origins and early usage. However, some noteworthy individuals throughout history have borne this name.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Telisha was Telisha Roumieh, a Lebanese poet and writer who lived in the late 19th century. Born in 1860, she gained recognition for her poetic works that explored themes of love, nature, and her homeland.
Another notable figure was Telisha Williams, an African American civil rights activist and educator who lived from 1888 to 1961. She played a crucial role in advocating for equal educational opportunities for Black students in the segregated South during the early 20th century.
In more recent times, Telisha Shaw, an American model and actress born in 1979, has gained recognition for her work in the entertainment industry.
Telisha Greenslade, a Bahamian sprinter born in 1986, made her mark in the world of athletics by winning multiple medals in international competitions.
Additionally, Telisha Ng, a Malaysian singer and songwriter born in 1990, has achieved success in the music industry with her popular songs and albums.
While the name Telisha may have an enigmatic origin, it has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures, each leaving their mark in various fields throughout history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Telisha over time
The chart below shows babies named Telisha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2011. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Telisha, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2011, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Telisha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Telisha 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 | #5236 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000s | #4609 | 13 | 4 |
| 1990s | #2738 | 5 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Telisha
- 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
Telisha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Telisha in the UK right now?
In 2011, Telisha was ranked #4764 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Telisha most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 5 babies registered as Telisha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Telisha?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of names.
How many people are called Telisha in the UK?
A total of 25 babies have been registered as Telisha across the 7 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.