UK girl's name
Tyleisha
A feminine name of unclear etymology and meaning, potentially originating in African American culture.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2005. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tyleisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tyleisha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2005 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4798, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2005 to 2005. 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.
Tyleisha is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Tyleisha. 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 2006 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tyleisha ranked #4798 for girls in England and Wales in 2005, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 3 girls were registered as Tyleisha.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tyleisha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4798
2005
Births in 2005
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Tyleisha mean?
The name Tyleisha is a relatively modern invention, believed to have originated in the late 20th century as a combination of the English name Tyler and the suffix "-eisha". Its roots can be traced back to the Old English word "tun", meaning an enclosure or a town, and the Old French name "lire", meaning to read or study.
While there are no known historical references or ancient texts mentioning the name Tyleisha, it is possible that the name was created as a unique blend of existing names to reflect the multicultural society of modern times. The earliest recorded examples of the name Tyleisha are from birth records in the United States and the United Kingdom in the 1980s and 1990s.
Due to its relatively recent origins, there are not many notable historical figures who bore the name Tyleisha. However, here are five individuals who have carried this name:
1. Tyleisha Johnson (born 1985) is an American singer and songwriter known for her work in the R&B and soul genres. 2. Tyleisha Burnett (born 1990) is a British actress who has appeared in several television shows and films, including the BBC drama series "Casualty". 3. Tyleisha Nordhagen (born 1992) is a Norwegian writer and poet whose works explore themes of identity, culture, and self-discovery. 4. Tyleisha Henderson (born 1988) is an Australian basketball player who has represented her country in several international competitions. 5. Tyleisha Williams (born 1995) is an American entrepreneur and social media influencer known for her work in promoting body positivity and self-love.
While the name Tyleisha may not have a long and storied history, its unique blend of linguistic elements and its increasing popularity in recent decades suggest that it is a name that reflects the diversity and creativity of modern naming practices.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Tyleisha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tyleisha 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 | #4798 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Tyleisha
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- 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
Tyleisha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tyleisha in the UK right now?
In 2005, Tyleisha was ranked #4798 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tyleisha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 3 babies registered as Tyleisha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tyleisha?
A feminine name of unclear etymology and meaning, potentially originating in African American culture.
How many people are called Tyleisha in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Tyleisha across the 1 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.