Holding steady.
Popularity of Atisha since 1972
Babies named Atisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 46 |
| 1980s | 59 |
| 1990s | 19 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Atisha first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1972. It has never ranked in the top 1000 names, and its one-in-N rate is too low to report. The name saw its peak usage in 1977, and its trajectory has remained stable ever since. Top states with the most births for Atisha are not available due to low numbers, but it is likely used within Bengali-speaking communities. Atisha is a modern-sounding name with Persian roots, offering a distinctive option for parents seeking a name with fiery connotations.
Atisha is likely a feminine form of Atish, which derives from Persian 'āteš' meaning 'fire'. In Bengali, it is also used as a feminine name, sometimes considered a modern coinage. The name gained some use in English-speaking countries from the 1970s onward, possibly influenced by the Bengali community.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tisha, Ati
Variants: Atish
Sibling names for Atisha
Names that share Atisha's style, for a brother or sister.
