Teosha
A girl's name with 119 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Teosha, you're looking at a name that fewer than 119 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The open, warm ending gives Teosha a crisp, modern feel that pairs easily with most surnames.
Teosha is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Teosha is a girl's baby name of Unknown origin, a creative American name with a warm, flowing sound. The Teo- opening (possibly from the Greek theos, meaning 'God') combined with the -sha ending creates a name with an unexpected spiritual undertone.
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In the American context, Teosha is a girl's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1985–2001). American naming is uniquely syncretic — it borrows from dozens of traditions, invents freely, and recombines elements in ways that make strict etymological tracing difficult for many names.
With 119 total births, Teosha exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Teosha has 13+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1985.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | #15186 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 85 | #9224 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 28 | #10000 | — |
The Story of Teosha
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1995, Teosha is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Teosha are most likely born between 1985 and 2001.
How rare is Teosha?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Teosha is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1985, peaked in the 1990s with 85 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Teosha by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(13 years, 1985–2001)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 6 | #15186 |
| 1999 | 5 | #16709 |
| 1996 | 8 | #10478 |
| 1995 | 15 | #6238 |
| 1994 | 12 | #7566 |
| 1993 | 9 | #9485 |
| 1992 | 14 | #6627 |
| 1991 | 14 | #6567 |
| 1990 | 8 | #10119 |
| 1989 | 7 | #10744 |
| 1988 | 7 | #10299 |
| 1987 | 7 | #9740 |
| 1985 | 7 | #9215 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1985–2001