Holding steady.
Popularity of Tashanna since 1972
Babies named Tashanna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 86 |
| 1980s | 153 |
| 1990s | 148 |
| 2000s | 51 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tashanna is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1972. It represents a creative coinage from the 1970s, a decade known for invented names and trendy prefixes. Though never highly popular, it reached its peak in 1979, a year that saw the highest number of Tashannas born. The name has maintained a stable but low frequency since its peak, with no recent resurgence. It has no recorded top states, reflecting its rare and scattered use across the country. Tashanna follows the pattern of similar blended names that emerged during that era, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive and contemporary sound.
Tashanna is a modern American coinage, likely formed by combining the fashionable prefix Ta- with the name Shanna (itself a variant of Shawna or Sian). It emerged in the 1970s, a period known for creative respellings and invented names. The name has no traditional etymology or historical usage beyond its appearance in U.S. birth records starting in 1972.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tasha, Tash, Anna
Sibling names for Tashanna
Names that share Tashanna's style, for a brother or sister.
