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Tyisha

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Pronounced ty-EE-shah /taɪˈiː.ʃɑ/Medium

Meaning: Tyisha is a 1970s American coinage, joining a Ty- opening to the -isha ending (often tied to Aisha, Arabic 'living').Low

In 30 seconds: A bright coined name: Tyisha pairs Ty- with -isha, linked to Aisha, 'living' (said 'ty-EE-shah'). Peppy and of its decade.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningTyisha is a 1970s American coinage, joining a Ty- opening to the -isha ending (often tied to Aisha, Arabic 'living').
U.S. rank (2011)#16625 ↘ Falling
2011 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1979
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,829

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197919722011

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Tyisha is a coined name, Ty- plus -isha (often tied to Aisha, 'living'). It crested near 1979 before easing off (said 'ty-EE-shah').

It became uncommon after the 1980s. Bright, warm, and firmly period.

Did you know? Tyisha peaked around 1979 among the era's -isha coinages.
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Tyisha — 1970s coinage; Ty- + -isha (Aisha)

Variations

TyeshaTyeishaTyisha

Nicknames

TyIsha

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If you like Tyisha…

Keisha— a like -isha coinage
Aisha— the Aisha root behind it
Takisha— echoes that soft -ha sound
Latarsha— shares Tyisha's American roots
Lakesha— shares the -ha ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tyisha mean?

Tyisha joins Ty- to -isha, often tied to Aisha, 'living.'

How do you pronounce Tyisha?

It's said ty-EE-shah /taɪˈiː.ʃɑ/ — the stress lands on the part shown in capitals.

Is Tyisha a made-up name?

Yes — it's a genuine 1970s coinage.

How popular is Tyisha?

Tyisha was a modest favorite of the late nineteen-seventies and has been uncommon since.

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