Iesha, derived from the Hebrew name Ishmael, means "God will hear". It's of Hebrew origin and is predominantly used as a female given name. Spelling variations include Esha, Ishe, and Yiesha among others. The name Iesha gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, with its peak usage being in the 1990s. It's often associated with African American culture but is not exclusive to it.
Iesha had 6 births in 1989 and 9 births in 1991, making a total of 15 births over those two years.