Tieshia
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Tisha.
Name Census estimates that about 181 living Americans carry the first name Tieshia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tieshia today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tieshia births was 1988 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tieshia. 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.
People living today
181
~ 1 in 1,893,670 Americans
Peak year
1988
14 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
1997 SSA rank
#15,977
Tracked since 1977
Census
Tieshia in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 182 people with the first name Tieshia, which placed it at #40,748 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#40,748
National first-name rank
People counted
182
182 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
92.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tieshia
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Tieshia is Black at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.8%) and White (2.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Tieshia described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Tieshia at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American92.3% · 168
- Two or more races3.8% · 7
- White2.7% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino0.5% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 1
Popularity
Tieshia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tieshia from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 108 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Tieshia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tieshia 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 Tieshia 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 Tieshia
The given name Tieshia has its roots in the ancient Mayan civilization of Central America, dating back to the 3rd century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Mayan word "tietl," which means "strong" or "resilient." The name was initially used by the Mayan people to honor those who displayed exceptional courage and fortitude in the face of adversity.
During the height of the Mayan empire, the name Tieshia was often bestowed upon warriors and leaders who had proven their valor in battle or their ability to guide their people through challenging times. It was seen as a mark of respect and admiration for those who embodied the values of strength and resilience that were so highly prized in Mayan culture.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Tieshia can be found in the hieroglyphic inscriptions of the ancient Mayan city of Tikal, located in present-day Guatemala. These inscriptions date back to the 6th century CE and depict a powerful ruler known as Tieshia the Great, who is said to have led his people to victory against a formidable enemy.
Throughout the centuries, the name Tieshia has been carried by several notable figures. One such individual was Tieshia of Chichen Itza, a revered Mayan astronomer and mathematician who lived in the 9th century CE. Her intricate calculations and observations of celestial bodies contributed significantly to the Mayan understanding of astronomy and the development of their intricate calendar system.
Another prominent figure bearing the name Tieshia was a Mayan princess and diplomat who played a crucial role in establishing peaceful relations between rival city-states in the 11th century CE. Her diplomatic efforts were instrumental in preventing prolonged conflicts and fostering cooperation among the Mayan people.
In the 16th century, during the Spanish conquest of the Americas, a brave Mayan warrior named Tieshia led a rebellion against the Spanish invaders. Though ultimately defeated, Tieshia's fearless resistance and unwavering determination have been celebrated in Mayan folklore and oral traditions, serving as an enduring symbol of their people's resilience and defiance in the face of adversity.
The name Tieshia also found its way into the annals of history through the exploits of Tieshia the Explorer, a Mayan adventurer who embarked on daring expeditions across the vast jungles of Central America in the 17th century. Her accounts of the lands she explored and the people she encountered provided invaluable insights into the diverse cultures and natural wonders of the region.
While the name Tieshia has its origins in the ancient Mayan civilization, it has transcended its cultural boundaries and has been adopted by various other cultures over time, each imbuing it with their own unique interpretations and significance. Nevertheless, the name remains a testament to the enduring legacy of the Mayan people and their rich cultural heritage.
People
Tieshia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tieshia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tieshia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tieshia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 181 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tieshia 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 1,893,670 US residents.
Is Tieshia a common name?
We classify Tieshia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 192 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tieshia most popular?
The single biggest year for Tieshia was 1988, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tieshia is about 40 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Tieshia in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 182 people with the name Tieshia, or 0.06 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #40,748 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Tieshia in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Tieshia?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Tieshia appears almost entirely female. Of the 179 people counted with this name, 99.4% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Tieshia?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Tieshia is Black at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.8%) and White (2.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Tieshia most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Tieshia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.3% (168 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Tieshia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tieshia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tieshia 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 Tieshia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tieshia 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 Tieshia 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.
How many people share the name Tieshia?
You can see how many Americans are named Tieshia on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.