Holding steady.
Popularity of Otisha since 1973
Babies named Otisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 19 |
| 1980s | 77 |
| 1990s | 54 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Otisha is a rare first name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1973 and reached its highest usage in 1987, but has never ranked among the top 1000 names. Its trajectory has been stable since the 1980s, with very few births per year. The name is likely a modern invention, drawing on the fashionable -isha suffix popular in African American naming traditions. Otisha has not been recorded in any top states, reflecting its scarcity. Parents who choose Otisha are often seeking a distinctive and feminine name with a melodic sound, though its etymology remains uncertain and unattested in historical sources.
Otisha first appears in U.S. records in the 1970s, with its peak usage in 1987. The name may be a creative combination of the prefix O- with the popular -tisha suffix seen in names like Latisha and Tisha, or an elaboration of the name Ota. It has no established meaning outside of its modern coinage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tisha, Oti
Variants: Otesha, Otishia
Sibling names for Otisha
Names that share Otisha's style, for a brother or sister.
