Alive and well
Taiesha is a modern American creation, likely a blend of the Arabic name Aisha, meaning 'alive' or 'prosperous,' with the popular 'Ta-' prefix. It gained some usage in the late 20th century as part of a broader trend of inventive, rhythmic names within African American communities.
Less common today
Taiesha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,754 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
