What does Porsha mean?

Latin: pig; English: a variation of Portia

Is Porsha a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Porsha is commonly used as a Boy name.

Porsha Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationPOR-sha / ˈpɔːrʃə

English; African American

Meaning

English: a variation of the name Portia; African American: derived from the name Porsha, popularized by media.

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Porsha is a modern variant of Portia, which has Latin roots meaning 'pig' or 'door'. It gained popularity in the United States, particularly within African American communities. The name has been associated with strong female characters in popular culture, contributing to its appeal.

Trend Summary

Porsha has seen a rise in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.

Variants

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International Variants

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Famous people named Porsha

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Fictional characters named Porsha

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Sibling Suggestions

Portia Porshe Porsh Porshia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Porsha was first seen in the United States in 1963. Porsha has ranked as high as #903 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, Georgia, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Porsha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Porsha (2007)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	6	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1963	5
1969	5
1970	6
1971	11
1972	19
1973	15
1974	20
1975	21
1976	27
1977	20
1978	61
1979	47
1980	72
1981	72
1982	70
1983	85
1984	117
1985	150
1986	196
1987	241
1988	288
1989	296
1990	285
1991	274
1992	235
1993	210
1994	191
1995	130
1996	115
1997	84
1998	61
1999	52
2000	85
2001	54
2002	41
2003	43
2004	28
2005	27
2006	21
2007	35
2008	22
2009	15
2010	22
2011	17
2012	19
2013	27
2014	14
2015	13
2016	16
2017	10
2018	9
2019	10
2020	5
2021	7
2023	5