Holding steady.
Popularity of Matisha since 1972
Babies named Matisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 64 |
| 1980s | 77 |
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Matisha is a modern American feminine name first recorded in 1972. It reached its peak usage in 1977, with a small number of births that year, and has since remained at very low frequency. The name did not rank in the top 1000 for any year, and it has a stable trajectory with no significant uptick in recent decades. Its etymology is uncertain; it may be a creative respelling of Matisse, the surname of artist Henri Matisse, or a combination of the familiar diminutive Tisha with the popular suffix -a. Despite its rarity, Matisha fits within a cluster of 1970s invented names that blend trendy components. No top states have recorded concentrated usage, underscoring its scattered, low-profile presence. The name has no well-known bearers and is not tied to a specific cultural or linguistic tradition outside of American naming innovation.
Matisha appears to be a modern American coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1972. It may be a feminization or respelling of Matisse, the surname of the French artist Henri Matisse, or a blend of the popular name Tisha (a diminutive of Patricia or Latisha) with the feminine -a ending. The name saw modest use in the 1970s, with its peak year in 1977, and has remained at very low frequency since.
Sibling names for Matisha
Names that share Matisha's style, for a brother or sister.
