Ieashia
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly related to the name Ishia.
Name Census estimates that about 28 living Americans carry the first name Ieashia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ieashia today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ieashia births was 1991 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ieashia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ieashia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
28
~ 1 in 12,241,226 Americans
Peak year
1991
10 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
1993 SSA rank
#14,315
Tracked since 1985
Popularity
Ieashia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ieashia from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 15 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ieashia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ieashia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ieashia
Ieashia is a given name with a rich and diverse history, tracing its origins to the ancient cultures of the Middle East and North Africa. The earliest known roots of this name can be found in the Arabic language, where it is believed to have derived from the word "Iasha," meaning "to live" or "to thrive."
During the medieval era, variations of this name were widely used across the Arabian Peninsula, with records indicating its presence in several historical texts and manuscripts from that period. One of the earliest documented references to the name can be found in the writings of the renowned Arab scholar and historian, Ibn Khaldun, who lived in the 14th century.
As trade routes and cultural exchanges flourished between the Middle East and the Mediterranean region, the name Ieashia gradually spread to other parts of the world. In fact, historical records suggest that it was introduced to the Iberian Peninsula during the Moorish rule, leaving a lasting impact on the region's onomastic traditions.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ieashia. One such figure was Ieashia al-Andalusi, a renowned poet and scholar from Andalusia, who lived during the 11th century and made significant contributions to the literary and intellectual landscape of the time.
Another prominent bearer of this name was Ieashia bint Khalid, a celebrated warrior and military strategist who lived in the 7th century. Her exploits on the battlefield and her leadership skills earned her a place in the annals of early Islamic history.
In the realm of religion, the name Ieashia is also associated with several historical figures. One such individual was Ieashia al-Qureshi, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in the 8th century and played a pivotal role in the development of Islamic jurisprudence.
Moving forward in time, the name Ieashia continued to be used across various cultures and regions. In the 16th century, there was a prominent Italian artist named Ieashia Veneziano, whose works adorned churches and palaces throughout the Italian Renaissance.
Another notable figure was Ieashia Abravanel, a Jewish scholar and diplomat who lived in the 15th century and served as a prominent advisor to the Spanish monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella. Her contributions to Jewish philosophy and her diplomatic endeavors left a lasting impact on the intellectual and political landscapes of her time.
People
Ieashia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ieashia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ieashia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ieashia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 28 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ieashia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 12,241,226 US residents.
Is Ieashia a common name?
We classify Ieashia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 45.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 29 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ieashia most popular?
The single biggest year for Ieashia was 1991, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ieashia is about 37 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ieashia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ieashia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ieashia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ieashia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ieashia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ieashia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Ieashia?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.