Talisha Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationtah-LEE-shah / təˈliːʃəModern English; African American
Meaning
Modern blend of names
Historical & Cultural Background
Talisha is a modern name that emerged in the late 20th century, primarily within African American communities. It is often considered a blend of names like Talia and Alicia, reflecting a trend of creating unique names by combining elements from existing ones. The name has gained popularity in various English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States.
Trend Summary
Talisha saw a peak in popularity in the 1980s and 1990s in the United States.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Talisha was first seen in the United States in 1967. Talisha has ranked as high as #1056 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in New York, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Talisha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Talisha (2002)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 14 |
| 1970 | 18 |
| 1971 | 29 |
| 1972 | 50 |
| 1973 | 51 |
| 1974 | 73 |
| 1975 | 80 |
| 1976 | 73 |
| 1977 | 76 |
| 1978 | 107 |
| 1979 | 123 |
| 1980 | 115 |
| 1981 | 99 |
| 1982 | 126 |
| 1983 | 124 |
| 1984 | 111 |
| 1985 | 95 |
| 1986 | 91 |
| 1987 | 105 |
| 1988 | 135 |
| 1989 | 140 |
| 1990 | 120 |
| 1991 | 99 |
| 1992 | 95 |
| 1993 | 81 |
| 1994 | 69 |
| 1995 | 63 |
| 1996 | 64 |
| 1997 | 51 |
| 1998 | 51 |
| 1999 | 37 |
| 2000 | 38 |
| 2001 | 33 |
| 2002 | 46 |
| 2003 | 30 |
| 2004 | 29 |
| 2005 | 20 |
| 2006 | 22 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 |