Declining since 2021, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Twisha since 2006
Babies named Twisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 48 |
| 2020s | 65 |
Meaning & origin
Twisha is a modern addition to the landscape of American given names, first appearing in U.S. birth records in 2006. The name reached its peak popularity in 2021 before beginning a downward trend. By 2025, Twisha ranked 14,942 with a frequency of approximately 1 in every 321,453 baby girls, indicating its use remains very uncommon. While the name's exact meaning is uncertain, it is often associated with Sanskrit origins and a sense of light or radiance. Twisha's modest usage makes it a distinctive choice within the broader category of Indian-inspired names in the United States.
The name Twisha is of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Sanskrit roots meaning 'light' or 'radiance'. It emerged in the United States in the early 21st century, first recorded in 2006. The name is most likely a modern coinage within the Indian diaspora, possibly influenced by similar-sounding names like Tisha or Twisha as a feminine given name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Twi, Tisha
Sibling names for Twisha
Names that share Twisha's style, for a brother or sister.
