How Many People Are Named Iesha?

Complete statistics for the name Iesha in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Iesha
Very Rare
7,467
Estimated People
1 in 44,194
1 in X Americans
1991
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
15 (0%)
♀ Female
7,452 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 36

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 156
Arkansas 37
Arizona 31
California 434
Colorado 29
Connecticut 51
DC 48
Delaware 5
Florida 394
Georgia 383
Hawaii 6
Iowa 6
Illinois 530
Indiana 75
Kansas 20
Kentucky 38
Louisiana 264
Massachusetts 59
Maryland 145
Michigan 262
Minnesota 20
Missouri 84
Mississippi 194
North Carolina 266
New Jersey 194
New Mexico 29
New York 570
Ohio 279
Oklahoma 21
Oregon 5
Pennsylvania 270
South Carolina 177
Tennessee 109
Texas 431
Virginia 176
Washington 21
Wisconsin 78
West Virginia 5
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Iesha

How Many People Have the Name Iesha in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,467 people in the United States currently share the name Iesha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 44,194 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Iesha a Common or Rare Name?

Iesha is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Iesha Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Iesha are covered in full on the Iesha name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Iesha Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Iesha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Iesha is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Iesha Most Popular?

The name Iesha reached peak popularity in 1991, with 1,896 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Iesha Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Iesha across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Iesha?

Approximately 7,467 people in the United States share the name Iesha, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Iesha a rare name?

Iesha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 44,194 Americans has this name.

What does the name Iesha mean?

The meaning and origin of Iesha is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Iesha more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Iesha are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Iesha most popular?

The name Iesha reached its peak in 1991, with 1,896 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People7,467
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 44,194
GenderFemale
Avg Age36
Peak Year1991
Male %0%
Female %100%

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