UK girl's name
Tiesha
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of Irish roots.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tiesha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tiesha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5201, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 5 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2001 to 2007. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Tiesha. 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 2008 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tiesha ranked #5201 for girls in England and Wales in 2007, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 5 girls were registered as Tiesha.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tiesha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5201
2007
Births in 2007
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
5 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Tiesha mean?
The name Tiesha is believed to be a modern invention, likely derived from the French name Théa or the English name Tia. It does not appear to have any direct etymological roots in ancient languages or cultures.
Tiesha is a relatively new name that emerged in the 20th century. It is primarily used in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States. The name may have been created as a combination of the names Tia and Keisha, both of which were popularized in the latter half of the 20th century.
There are no known historical references or appearances of the name Tiesha in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. This suggests that the name is a modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Tiesha are from the latter part of the 20th century. However, due to the relatively recent origin of the name, there are not many notable historical figures who bore this name.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Tiesha was Tiesha Hinton, an American track and field athlete born in 1974. She competed in the 1996 and 2000 Olympic Games, specializing in the long jump and triple jump events.
Another individual with the name Tiesha is Tiesha Anderson, an American professional basketball player born in 1982. She played in the WNBA for several teams, including the Seattle Storm and the Phoenix Mercury.
Tiesha Payton, an American actress and singer, was born in 1988. She is known for her roles in various television shows and films, including the Disney Channel series "Raven's Home."
Tiesha Grier, born in 1994, is an American social media personality and entrepreneur. She gained popularity on platforms like Instagram and YouTube, where she shares content related to fashion, beauty, and lifestyle.
Tiesha Shuttlesworth, born in 1984, is an American professional golfer. She has competed on various professional golf tours, including the LPGA Tour and the Symetra Tour.
While the name Tiesha is relatively new and does not have a long historical lineage, it has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in the United States. As a modern name, its usage and cultural significance may continue to evolve over time.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tiesha over time
The chart below shows babies named Tiesha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2007. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tiesha, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2007, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tiesha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tiesha 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 | #4180 | 14 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Tiesha
- 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
Tiesha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tiesha in the UK right now?
In 2007, Tiesha was ranked #5201 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tiesha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 5 babies registered as Tiesha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tiesha?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of Irish roots.
How many people are called Tiesha in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Tiesha across the 4 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.