Holding steady.
Popularity of Tarsha since 1961
Babies named Tarsha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 244 |
| 1970s | 1,716 |
| 1980s | 374 |
| 1990s | 41 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tarsha is a rare modern coinage that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1961. Its usage peaked in 1974, the same year it reached its highest recorded rank outside the top 1000. The name is of uncertain origin, possibly a respelling or blend of other names like Tasha or Taryn. Since the 1970s, its usage has been stable but low, never achieving widespread popularity. The name has no recorded top state concentrations, further reflecting its scattered, infrequent use.
Tarsha is a modern coinage that emerged in the mid-20th century, likely as a blend or respelling of popular names like Tasha or Taryn. It may also be a feminine form of the Arabic name Tariq, meaning 'morning star' or 'night visitor,' though this connection is not firmly established. The name saw moderate use in the United States during the 1970s, peaking in 1974, but remains uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tars, Tarsh
Sibling names for Tarsha
Names that share Tarsha's style, for a brother or sister.
