Taisha
Taisha is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Prosperous, alive, or short form variation of Aisha.
Origin and history
Taisha is a modern American name, likely developed as a variation of Aisha or Tasha. It gained noticeable popularity in the late 20th century in the United States. Today, it remains a relatively rare choice for newborn girls.
Popularity in the United States
2,838 babies in the United States have been named Taisha since 1880. It ranks #3329 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2022.
States where it is most popular
- NY (56.7 %)
- NJ (11 %)
- MA (7.1 %)
- IL (5.5 %)
- FL (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 38 |
| 1970-1980 | 548 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,051 |
| 1990-2000 | 672 |
| 2000-2010 | 329 |
| 2010-2019 | 121 |
| 2020-2029 | 79 |
Fun facts
- Taisha emerged in the mid-to-late 20th century as part of a trend creating unique names by adding prefixes to established names.
- The name experienced its highest popularity in the United States during the late 1980s and early 1990s.