Tisha
Tisha is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Joy, gladness, or noble (derived from Letitia or Patricia).
Origin and history
Tisha originated primarily as a short form of Patricia or Letitia. It gained moderate popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, it remains a recognizable, classic choice though used less frequently for modern newborns.
Popularity in the United States
9,552 babies in the United States have been named Tisha since 1880. It ranks #1699 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2030.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.4 %)
- TX (8.9 %)
- NY (8.5 %)
- OH (7.2 %)
- IL (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 11 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 39 |
| 1950-1960 | 127 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,105 |
| 1970-1980 | 5,076 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,936 |
| 1990-2000 | 827 |
| 2000-2010 | 207 |
| 2010-2019 | 133 |
| 2020-2029 | 71 |
Famous people named Tisha
- Tisha Campbell: Actress, Singer
- Tisha Sterling: Actress
Fun facts
- Tisha developed as an informal pet form for classical names like Letitia and Patricia before standing independently on birth certificates.
- The name experienced its highest national frequency in the United States during the 1970s.