A 1970s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Tisha since 1886
Babies named Tisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 11 |
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 39 |
| 1950s | 127 |
| 1960s | 1,105 |
| 1970s | 5,076 |
| 1980s | 1,936 |
| 1990s | 827 |
| 2000s | 207 |
| 2010s | 133 |
| 2020s | 71 |
Meaning & origin
Tisha is a diminutive name that enjoyed its highest popularity in the United States during the 1970s, reaching a peak in 1971. Though its exact origin is debated, it is most often traced to Patricia or Tish. In 2025, Tisha ranked 6,116 with a rate of 1 in 84,593, reflecting a significant decline from its mid-century heyday. However, the name has been rising in usage since 2022, hinting at a possible revival among parents seeking retro short-form names. Its earliest recorded use dates to 1886, but it did not gain traction until the mid-20th century. Tisha has no strong regional concentration, with no top states dominating its usage.
Tisha is a diminutive form that arose in the 20th century, often used as a nickname for Patricia or occasionally for Natasha. It may also be a variant of Tish, itself a short form of Patricia. The name gained modest independent use in the United States from the 1950s onward, peaking in popularity in the 1970s.
Where Tisha is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Tish
Sibling names for Tisha
Names that share Tisha's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Tina, Tara, Tammy, Tracy, Trisha, Latoya, Tyisha, Lisha, Tesha, Desha, Keisa, Lesha, Leshia, Marshay, Moesha, Neisha, Nesha, Rolonda, Shawntell, Tywanna, Chantia, Deisha, Meshia, Natesha, Resha, Shimeka, Chakia, Kerisha, Lakasha, Neesha, Reisha, Ronnisha, Tequita, Tikesha, Toiya, Tyhesha
Brothers: Tony, Timmy, Tommy, Terry, Toby, Sharod, Quantez, Keyonta
