Tyleshia is a unique and captivating female given name of African American origin, derived from the Swahili word 'Tylisha' which means 'She has a sweet smile'. This name gained popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s. It adds a touch of distinctiveness while still being easy to pronounce and remember.
"The name Tyleshia was given to 8 girls born in 1990 and then had a resurgence with another 5 babies named so in both 1992 and 2000, making it a total of 18 girls bearing this distinctive name."