Holding steady.
Popularity of Thirza since 1887
Babies named Thirza per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1917, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Thirza's real moment was 1887.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 11 |
| 1890s | 13 |
| 1900s | 23 |
| 1910s | 55 |
| 1920s | 59 |
| 1930s | 18 |
| 1940s | 12 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Thirza is a rare biblical name that first appeared in the United States in 1887, ranking at no consistent rank due to extremely low usage. Its peak year was 1887, with fewer than five births that year, and it has remained stable in its rarity with no recorded resurgence in recent decades. The name is a variant of Tirzah, a Hebrew name from the Old Testament. As a biblical revival name, it appeals to those seeking an obscure but authentic scriptural choice. Its lack of top-state data reflects its widespread but minimal distribution across the country.
Thirza is a variant of the biblical name Tirzah, which appears in the Old Testament as a daughter of Zelophehad and also as a place name in the region of Samaria. The name Tirzah is thought to mean 'pleasantness' or 'delight' in Hebrew. Thirza gained some usage in the 19th century, particularly among English-speaking Christians, as a rare biblical revival name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Thirzy, Zizi
Variants: Tirzah, Tirtsa
Sibling names for Thirza
Names that share Thirza's style, for a brother or sister.
