Rising since 2009, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Tasi since 1996
Babies named Tasi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 |
| 2000s | 15 | 10 |
| 2010s | 32 | 6 |
| 2020s | 36 | 21 |
Meaning & origin
Tasi is a name of uncertain origin that has seen a notable increase in use since the late 1990s. First recorded in 1996, it ranked 13,208 in 2025 with a frequency of about 1 in 267,878 births. The name reached its peak in 2024 and has been on an upward trajectory since 2009, showing growing appeal. While its etymology is debated, possibly deriving from Anastasia or Arabic roots, its modern, melodic sound has attracted parents seeking a distinctive choice. Tasi remains a unisex option, though it leans slightly feminine in practice.
Tasi is a modern coinage or nickname-turned-first-name, possibly emerging as a diminutive of Anastasia (Greek for 'resurrection') or as a variant of Tazi, which itself may derive from Arabic 'tazi' meaning 'fast horse'. Its rise in the United States since the late 1990s suggests a fashionable, melodic sound appealing to modern parents. The name lacks deep historical roots but has gained traction in the 21st century.
Sibling names for Tasi
Names that share Tasi's style, for a brother or sister.
