Talisha
Talisha is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of the prefix 'Ta-' and names like Alicia (noble) or Felicia (happy).
Origin and history
Talisha is a modern American name created by combining the popular prefix 'Ta-' with names like Alicia, Felicia, or Tisha. It gained traction in the late 20th century in the United States as a rhythmic, creative choice. Although less common today, it remains an established contemporary classic.
Popularity in the United States
2,911 babies in the United States have been named Talisha since 1880. It ranks #3288 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2085.
States where it is most popular
- NY (17.5 %)
- TX (11.7 %)
- CA (9.6 %)
- NC (6.8 %)
- MI (6.3 %)
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 | 27 |
| 1970-1980 | 680 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,141 |
| 1990-2000 | 730 |
| 2000-2010 | 246 |
| 2010-2019 | 71 |
| 2020-2029 | 16 |
Nicknames
Tisha, Lisha, Tali
Fun facts
- Talisha emerged during the mid-to-late 20th century as part of a broader trend of inventing unique names ending in '-isha'.
- The name experienced its highest level of usage in the United States during the late 1970s and 1980s.