Holding steady.
Popularity of Tashena since 1975
Babies named Tashena per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 44 |
| 1980s | 191 |
| 1990s | 91 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tashena is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1975. Its usage peaked in 1986, when it was most frequently given to newborn girls, though it has never entered the national top 1,000 rankings. The name's trajectory has been stable, with a small but consistent number of births each year. While no top states can be identified from the available data, Tashena fits a style of creatively constructed names that emerged in the late 20th century, blending familiar sounds into a distinctive whole. Parents drawn to names like Tasha or Shena may find Tashena an appealing, less common alternative.
Tashena appears to be a modern coinage, likely formed from the phonetic elements 'Ta-' and '-shena' (perhaps influenced by names like Tasha or Shena). It first appeared in U.S. records in 1975 and saw its peak usage in the 1980s, a period when inventive, melodic names for girls were popular. Its meaning is not rooted in any traditional language or culture.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tasha, Shena, Tash
Variants: Tashina, Tashenia
Sibling names for Tashena
Names that share Tashena's style, for a brother or sister.
