Holding steady.
Popularity of Tashara since 1972
Babies named Tashara per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 184 |
| 1980s | 370 |
| 1990s | 423 |
| 2000s | 138 |
| 2010s | 32 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tashara is a modern American coinage that first appeared on the Social Security Administration's records in 1972. Although it has never cracked the top 1,000 names, it reached its highest usage in 1990, the peak year for this name. The trajectory since then has been stable but low, reflecting its status as a rare choice. Without a documented etymology, the name is best understood as part of a wave of melodic invented names from the late 20th century, particularly popular among African American families during that period. Despite its obscurity, Tashara has consistently been given to girls, consistent with its usual feminine presentation. No top states are associated with the name, suggesting its use is geographically scattered.
Tashara first appeared in U.S. birth records in the 1970s, a period that saw many creative coinages combining existing names with fashionable suffixes. It may be a blend of Tasha (a diminutive of Natasha) and Sahara, or simply a sound-driven invention. The name saw its peak usage in 1990 before gradually declining, typical of many modern coinages from that era.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tasha
Sibling names for Tashara
Names that share Tashara's style, for a brother or sister.
