Holding steady.
Popularity of Taisa since 1968
Babies named Taisa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 50 |
| 1990s | 57 |
| 2000s | 34 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Taisa is a rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1968. Its peak usage came in 1985, during the 1980s decade, but it has never been a common choice. The name is likely a variant of Taisia, linking it to the ancient Greek name Thais, which carries historical and religious significance in Eastern Orthodox tradition. While Taisa has not been associated with any top states, its usage has been sporadic, with fewer than 5 annual births in recent years. The trajectory of the name has been stable with little fluctuation, reflecting its status as an uncommon but enduring choice for parents seeking a distinctive name with classical roots.
Taisa is a modern variant of the name Taisia, which itself derives from the Greek Thais. Thais was the name of a famous courtesan in ancient Athens, later becoming a saint in the Eastern Orthodox tradition. The name has been used in Slavic countries, often in the form Taisiya, and has seen occasional use in English-speaking countries since the 1960s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tai
Sibling names for Taisa
Names that share Taisa's style, for a brother or sister.
