UK girl's name
Tyisha
An African American name of unknown meaning, likely a creative spelling variation.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tyisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tyisha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5591, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 7 births.
This profile covers 27 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 1996 to 2019. 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 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 27 living people in the UK are called Tyisha. 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 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tyisha ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 7 girls were registered as Tyisha.
- • About 27 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tyisha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5591
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
7 births
Estimated living
27
2026
Meaning
What does Tyisha mean?
Tyisha is a given name with roots tracing back to ancient Africa. The name is derived from the Swahili word "taisha," which means "to live" or "to dwell." This connection suggests that the name may have origins in the Bantu languages of East and Central Africa, where Swahili is primarily spoken.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Tyisha appear in historical documents from the 16th century, during the height of the African slave trade. It is possible that the name was brought to the Americas and other parts of the world by enslaved Africans during this period, as many sought to preserve their cultural identities and naming traditions.
In the 18th century, Tyisha appears in records of free and enslaved African Americans in the United States. One notable figure from this time was Tyisha Belshaw (1742-1805), a freed slave who became a successful businesswoman and landowner in Virginia.
In the 19th century, Tyisha gained popularity among African American communities, particularly in the South. This may have been influenced by the rise of the abolitionist movement and the desire to reclaim and celebrate African heritage.
One significant figure from this era was Tyisha Bethune (1855-1923), an educator and activist who co-founded the Bethune-Cookman University in Florida, a historically black college.
In the 20th century, the name Tyisha continued to be widely used within African American communities. Tyisha Barnes (1914-1997) was a prominent civil rights activist and organizer for the NAACP in Alabama.
Another notable figure was Tyisha Hemphill (1937-2015), an influential jazz singer and songwriter known for her contributions to the Chicago blues scene.
Tyisha Abdul-Ghaffar (1950-2022) was a respected author and scholar who wrote extensively on African American history and culture.
While Tyisha has maintained its roots in African American communities, it has also been embraced by people of diverse backgrounds and cultures around the world, reflecting the name's enduring appeal and the richness of its heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tyisha over time
The chart below shows babies named Tyisha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tyisha, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2019, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tyisha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tyisha 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 | #5688 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #4259 | 11 | 3 |
| 1990s | #2998 | 10 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Tyisha
- 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
Tyisha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tyisha in the UK right now?
In 2019, Tyisha was ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tyisha most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 7 babies registered as Tyisha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tyisha?
An African American name of unknown meaning, likely a creative spelling variation.
How many people are called Tyisha in the UK?
A total of 27 babies have been registered as Tyisha 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.