Holding steady.
Popularity of Tasheema since 1974
Babies named Tasheema per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 27 |
| 1980s | 54 |
| 1990s | 45 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tasheema is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1974, reflecting a late 20th-century trend of creating feminine names via phonetic combinations. Its peak year was 1990, when it saw modest but still limited use, and it has since remained stable at very low numbers, with an estimated 1-in-N ratio that indicates extreme rarity. The name does not appear in any top state lists, suggesting a scattered, non-regional presence. As a modern coinage, Tasheema lacks deep historical or cultural roots, but its melodic sound appeals to parents seeking a distinctive name.
Tasheema appears to be a modern American coinage, likely formed from a phonetic or aesthetic combination of sounds, possibly influenced by names like Tasha or Keema. It has no known traditional etymological roots. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1974, suggesting a late 20th-century origin.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tash, Sheema, Tashi
Sibling names for Tasheema
Names that share Tasheema's style, for a brother or sister.
