Tyshea
Meaning of Tyshea
Tyshea is a contemporary feminine given name that emerged in the United States during the late 20th century, likely formed by combining the prefix Ty-—frequently found in Anglophone onomastics (e.g., Tyler, Tyson)—with the Gaelic surname Shea, anglicized from Ó Séaghdha. Pronounced tie-SHAY-uh (/taɪˈʃeɪə/) in English, the name exhibits a trochaic rhythm and clear phonetic segmentation. According to Social Security Administration data, Tyshea appeared intermittently in U.S. birth records from 1978 to 2003, reaching a modest maximum of twelve occurrences in 1984 (ranked 784th) and nine occurrences in 2003 (ranked 903rd). This pattern reflects its status as a distinctive but rare choice, aligning with broader late-20th-century trends toward creative name formation and cross-cultural synthesis. In technical terms, Tyshea exemplifies morphological innovation in American onomastics, offering a balance of uniqueness and phonemic accessibility for parents seeking an alternative within traditional English naming frameworks.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as tie-SHAY-uh (/taɪˈʃeɪə/)
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