girls' name · peaked 1991

Iesha

American 20th-century phonetic spelling of Aisha.

Every Iesha since 1968 — 7,467 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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GirlsBoys
Rank 2025
among girls
Babies in 2025
<5
named Iesha
Peak year
1991
1,905 babies
All-time total
7,467
since 1968

The story of Iesha

Iesha is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1968, 7,467 American babies have been named Iesha. Its peak came in 1991, when 1,905 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Iesha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Iesha year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025
2024
2023 8 #11,585
2022 6 #14,238
2021 6 #14,153
2020
2019 5 #16,466
2018 6 #14,495
2017 5 #16,828
2016
2015 11 #9,729
2014 9 #11,335
2013 14 #8,298
2012 13 #8,826
2011 23 #5,812
2010 15 #8,045
2009 19 #6,908
2008 22 #6,219
2007 32 #4,606
2006 36 #4,101
2005 42 #3,537
2004 54 #2,939
2003 48 #3,100
2002 63 #2,505
2001 93 #1,878
2000 90 #1,889
1995 318 #670
1990 285 #732
1985 155 #986
1980 156 #952
1975 57 #1,678
1970 20 #3,244
1965
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1930
1925
1920
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1910
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1890
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1880

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Iesha mean?

American 20th-century phonetic spelling of Aisha.

How popular is the name Iesha in 2025?

Iesha did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Iesha?

7,467 babies have been named Iesha in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Iesha most popular?

Iesha peaked in 1991, when 1,905 newborns received the name.

Is Iesha a boy or girl name?

Iesha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Iesha rising or falling?

Iesha is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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