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Tashea

tah-SHEE-ah · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern invented name.

Peak popularity
1992
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Tashea since 1973

Babies named Tashea per year in U.S. Social Security records.

81725198020002020Most births 1992Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s36
1980s107
1990s106
2000s17
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Tashea is a modern American name that first appeared in 1973, during a wave of invented feminine names ending in -a. Its most frequent year of use was 1992, though it has never entered the top 1,000 rankings. The name remains stable in usage, with a small but consistent number of births each year. Tashea exemplifies the creative naming trends of the late 20th century, where parents blended familiar sounds into new, melodic combinations. While it has no documented presence in top states, its style aligns with other innovative coinages of the 1990s.

Tashea is a modern American name that first appeared in the 1970s. It is likely a creative variant of names like Tasha or Tish, influenced by the fashionable -a and -sha endings popular in the late 20th century. Its usage peaked in the early 1990s, reflecting a trend toward melodious invented names.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Tash, Shea

Variants: Tashia, Tasha

Sibling names for Tashea

Names that share Tashea's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Tashea mean?
The meaning of Tashea is uncertain; it is often considered a modern invented name possibly derived from Tasha or Tish.
How popular is Tashea?
Tashea has never ranked among the top 1,000 names in the U.S. It peaked in usage in 1992, according to Social Security data.
Is Tashea a girl's name?
Yes, Tashea is almost exclusively used for girls.