Holding steady.
Popularity of Litisha since 1968
Babies named Litisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 123 |
| 1980s | 106 |
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Litisha is a rare American given name that first appeared in birth records in 1968. It reached its highest usage in 1975, reflecting the era's popularity of names like Latisha and Tisha. Despite never ranking among the top 1,000 names, it has seen consistent but minimal use since its peak. The name's trajectory since 1975 has been stable, with no notable resurgence. It is most often chosen for girls and remains a distinctive choice without strong regional ties, as it was never concentrated in any top states. Its etymology is uncertain, but it likely originated as a creative spelling or variant within the African American naming tradition of the mid-20th century.
Litisha appears to be a modern American coinage, likely a variant of Latisha or a creative blend of names like Lita or Lisa with the popular -isha/-tisha suffix that emerged in the mid-20th century. The name was first recorded in the United States in 1968 and saw its peak usage in 1975, reflecting the era's trend toward distinctive, sound-driven feminine names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tisha, Liti
Sibling names for Litisha
Names that share Litisha's style, for a brother or sister.
