Declining since 1985, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Tasha since 1947
Babies named Tasha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 15 |
| 1950s | 112 |
| 1960s | 1,302 |
| 1970s | 10,971 |
| 1980s | 16,255 |
| 1990s | 5,603 |
| 2000s | 937 |
| 2010s | 243 |
| 2020s | 90 |
Meaning & origin
Tasha first entered U.S. records in 1947, beginning as a nickname for Natasha before standing on its own. It reached its peak popularity in 1980, when it ranked highest among given names. Since 1985, its usage has been steadily declining, reflecting a broader shift away from diminutive-style names that peaked in the late 20th century. Despite this downward trajectory, Tasha retains a familiar, friendly sound and a clear etymological connection to the Russian tradition of Natasha. The name has not been strongly tied to any particular U.S. states in recent data, suggesting broad but sparse distribution.
Tasha originated as a nickname for Natasha, the Russian diminutive of Natalya, itself derived from the Latin 'natalis' meaning 'of or relating to birth'. In Christian tradition, the name is associated with Christmas (Natalis Domini). Tasha became an independent given name in English-speaking countries in the mid-20th century, first recorded in the U.S. in 1947.
Where Tasha is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Tasha” around the world
Where Tasha lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tash
Sibling names for Tasha
Names that share Tasha's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Natasha, Sasha, Misha, Tanya, Kira, Kisha, Laquita, Latrice, Shante, Tameka, Tanesha, Kecia, Keesha, Keysha, Shawnta, Sherita, Tameika, Tarsha, Teisha, Tomeka, Twanda, Twanna, Tynisha, Chanice, Derricka, Kendria, Kysha, Lakishia, Lashona, Latisa, Leshia, Nesha, Shadae, Shakita, Shondra, Shunta, Taneesha, Tasheka, Tomica, Tonika, Toshia, Chameka, Chaunte, Danasha, Kameshia, Kishia, Lashante, Lashonta, Latoia, Nekesha, Rashaunda, Rashunda, Shantea, Takesha, Tomisha, Tymesha, Kiosha, Latesia, Toneka, Cameshia, Deshonna, Kyeshia, Lasasha, Lashan, Latondra, Natsha, Nekeshia, Otisha, Porschea, Rashauna, Rashawnda, Rashea, Sashay, Shantice, Shaquina, Shaquinta, Sharetha, Sharica, Shatima, Shunte, Tahesha, Takelia, Talonda, Tameaka, Tamikka, Tomeca
Brothers: Dmitri, Alexei, Nikolai, Boris, Ivan, Dejuan, Deshawn, Rashon, Tyrell, Antwone, Deonta, Dontay, Lashon, Rashaud, Rayshawn, Tashawn, Antwine, Lasean, Martrell, Antawan, Daiquan, Mishawn, Deuntae, Lamone, Tesean
Names like Tasha
Names whose popularity has moved with Tasha's over the last 50 years.
