Holding steady.
Popularity of Atasha since 1971
Babies named Atasha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 55 |
| 1980s | 123 |
| 1990s | 32 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Atasha is a modern American name first recorded in 1971, with a peak in 1982. Despite its relatively recent entry, the name has shown stable usage over the decades, typically ranking outside the top 1,000. Its formation likely draws from fashionable elements like 'A-' and the common name 'Tasha' or 'Natasha', a diminutive of Natalya. Atasha remains an uncommon but recognizable choice, appealing to parents seeking a name with a contemporary feel.
Atasha appears to be a modern American coinage, first recorded in 1971. It may be a contraction of 'A' and 'Tasha', or a respelling of 'Natasha' (a Russian diminutive of Natalya, from Latin 'natalis' meaning 'birthday'). The name saw peak usage in 1982.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tasha, Ash
Variants: Atashia, Atashah
Sibling names for Atasha
Names that share Atasha's style, for a brother or sister.
