Tasha
Tasha is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Born on Christmas Day.
Origin and history
Tasha originated as a Russian diminutive of Natasha, which itself derives from the Latin name Natalia. It gained widespread popularity in the United States during the late 20th century as an independent given name. Although its usage has declined in recent years, it remains a recognizable classic.
Popularity in the United States
35,528 babies in the United States have been named Tasha since 1880. It ranks #736 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2011.
States where it is most popular
- CA (7.7 %)
- NY (6.4 %)
- TX (6 %)
- IL (6 %)
- OH (5.4 %)
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 | 15 |
| 1950-1960 | 112 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,302 |
| 1970-1980 | 10,971 |
| 1980-1990 | 16,255 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,603 |
| 2000-2010 | 937 |
| 2010-2019 | 243 |
| 2020-2029 | 90 |
Famous people named Tasha
- Tasha Tudor: Illustrator, Author
- Tasha Smith: Actress, Director
- Tasha Cobbs Leonard: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- In Russia, Tasha is traditionally a familiar short form of Natalia rather than a standalone legal name.
- The name reached its peak popularity in the United States during the late 1970s and 1980s.