Holding steady.
Popularity of Tirsa since 1974
Babies named Tirsa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 18 |
| 1980s | 26 |
| 1990s | 33 |
| 2000s | 45 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Tirsa is a rare baby name in the United States, first recorded in 1974 and given to fewer than five girls in most years since. Its peak usage came in 2007, when it was still exceptionally uncommon. The name is a variant of the biblical Tirzah, and its trajectory has remained stable over recent decades. While Tirsa has not been associated with any specific top states, it has seen occasional use across the country. The name offers a distinctive and quietly traditional option for parents seeking an obscure biblical or Hebrew-inspired name.
Tirsa is a name of uncertain origin, though it is often linked to the Hebrew root meaning 'pleasantness' or 'delight'. In the Bible, Tirzah appears as a place name (a city in Samaria) and as one of the daughters of Zelophehad in the Book of Numbers. The spelling 'Tirsa' is a less common variant. Use in the United States has been rare and sporadic since the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tir, Tiri
Variants: Tirzah
Sibling names for Tirsa
Names that share Tirsa's style, for a brother or sister.
