Ieshia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Ieshia is a modern English name derived from the Arabic name Ayesha, meaning 'alive' or 'living'. It has evolved from its historical roots into a unique name popularized in the late 20th century. The name reflects traits of individuality and cultural significance, and it has no biblical relevance.
The name Ieshia is most popular in Georgia, 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 Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ieshia 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, 'Ieshia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3877th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1734th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10086th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ieshia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ieshia"
Pronunciation
/iˈɛʃə/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Ieshia is a modern variant of the name Ayesha, which has Arabic origins, meaning 'alive' or 'living'. The name has been adapted in various ways in English-speaking cultures.
Meaning
alive, living
Language Evolution
Ayesha, Ayesha, Ieshia
Historical Usage
Ieshia gained popularity in the late 20th century as part of a trend toward unique and culturally inspired names among African American communities.
Variants & Derivatives
Ayesha, Aiesha, Iesha
Modern Popularity & Image
Ieshia is perceived as a modern and unique name, often associated with individuality and cultural heritage.
Famous People
Ieshia Champs, Ieshia M. Williams
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ieshia"
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 "Ieshia"
"Ieshia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3877th of 19264 | 257 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1734th of 27321 | 1,232 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 10086th of 35406 | 156 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Ieshia" 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 "Ieshia" 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) |
89.27% 2622nd/2937 |
76.20% 2654th/3483 |
85.42% 3005th/3518 |
81.80% 3308th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
41.11% 1515th/3685 |
53.41% 2390th/4475 |
24.32% 1263rd/5194 |
79.59% 5028th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
100.00% 7313th/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ieshia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ieshia" 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.