Iesha Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Iesha originates from the Arabic name Aisha, meaning 'alive' or 'living'. It has evolved through various forms, including Aisha and A'isha, before becoming popular in its current form. The name is often associated with strength and has gained popularity in recent decades, especially within African American communities. There is no biblical relevance to the name.
The name Iesha is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Iesha has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Iesha' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12845th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1626th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 609th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2796th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13399th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Iesha' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Iesha"
Pronunciation
/aɪˈiːʃə/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Iesha is derived from the Arabic name Aisha, which means 'alive' or 'living'. Aisha was the name of one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad, making it a significant name in Islamic culture.
Meaning
alive, living
Language Evolution
Aisha, A'isha, Iesha
Historical Usage
Iesha gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly among African American communities, as a modern variant of the traditional name Aisha.
Variants & Derivatives
Aisha, A'isha, Isha
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Iesha is viewed as a unique and modern name that carries cultural significance and is often associated with strength and vitality.
Famous People
Iesha Hodges, Iesha McKenzie
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Iesha"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Iesha"
"Iesha" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 12845th of 16616 | 15 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1626th of 19264 | 959 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 609th of 27321 | 5,493 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2796th of 35406 | 930 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 13399th of 30306 | 70 |
Regional Popularity of "Iesha" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Iesha" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
45.22% 1328th/2937 |
26.24% 914th/3483 |
52.42% 1844th/3518 |
39.71% 1606th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
15.41% 568th/3685 |
14.44% 646th/4475 |
8.93% 464th/5194 |
18.11% 1144th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
60.39% 2767th/4582 |
49.40% 2551st/5164 |
31.70% 2318th/7313 |
75.02% 5599th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Iesha"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Iesha" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.