Tosha
Tosha is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Praiseworthy, or born on Christmas Day depending on the root name.
Origin and history
Tosha is a given name often derived as a diminutive of the Russian name Antonina or Natasha, or used as a variant spelling of Tasha. It enjoyed peak popularity in the United States during the late 20th century. Today it is a rare choice for newborn girls.
Popularity in the United States
6,727 babies in the United States have been named Tosha since 1880. It ranks #2059 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2094.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.7 %)
- OH (7.9 %)
- TN (7 %)
- CA (6.6 %)
- NC (5.7 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 331 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,563 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,797 |
| 1990-2000 | 916 |
| 2000-2010 | 102 |
| 2010-2019 | 6 |
| 2020-2029 | 7 |
Fun facts
- In Russian, Tosha can be a nickname for names like Antonina or Galanton, but in the U.S. it developed as an independent given name.
- The name reached its highest usage in the United States during the late 1970s and early 1980s.