Talisha Girl

Popularity: · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: tah-LEE-shah /təˈliːʃə/

Origin: Modern English; African American

Meaning: Modern blend of names

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Talisha is believed to be a modern creation, deriving from the combination of the name "Tali," which has Hebrew roots meaning "dew" or "morning dew," and the suffix "-sha," which is often used in feminine names. The Hebrew word "tal" (טל) signifies dew, a symbol of freshness and renewal, while the suffix "-sha" is commonly found in various names across different cultures, adding a feminine touch.

This combination likely emerged in the late 20th century, reflecting a trend toward unique and blended names in English-speaking countries. Historically, names that incorporate elements from Hebrew have been significant in various cultural contexts, particularly in religious texts and traditions.

The use of Hebrew names can often be traced back to biblical figures, where names carried deep meanings and were often reflective of the character or circumstances of the individual. Although Talisha itself does not appear in ancient texts, the components of the name resonate with the long-standing tradition of naming practices in Hebrew culture, where names are imbued with meaning and significance.

Culturally, the name Talisha may evoke themes of beauty and vitality, akin to the qualities associated with dew in nature. Dew is often seen as a refreshing element, symbolizing new beginnings and the nurturing aspects of life.

This symbolic resonance may contribute to the name's appeal as a choice for girls, aligning with broader themes of femininity and grace. While Talisha does not have a historical lineage comparable to more traditional names, its construction reflects contemporary naming practices that favor creativity and personal significance.

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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 #1964 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in New York, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Michigan.

In the past 5 years the name Talisha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Talisha is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Talisha was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Talisha.

Year Total Births Girl
2023 5 5
2022 5 5
2020 6 6
2017 8 8
2016 11 11
2015 14 14
2014 7 7
2012 12 12
2011 8 8
2010 11 11
2009 5 5
2008 9 9
2007 14 14
2006 22 22
2005 20 20
2004 29 29
2003 30 30
2002 46 46
2001 33 33
2000 38 38
1999 37 37
1998 51 51
1997 51 51
1996 64 64
1995 63 63
1994 69 69
1993 81 81
1992 95 95
1991 99 99
1990 120 120
1989 140 140
1988 135 135
1987 105 105
1986 91 91
1985 95 95
1984 111 111
1983 124 124
1982 126 126
1981 99 99
1980 115 115
1979 123 123
1978 107 107
1977 76 76
1976 73 73
1975 80 80
1974 73 73
1973 51 51
1972 50 50
1971 29 29
1970 18 18
1969 14 14
1968 8 8
1967 5 5

Top States for Talisha (2002)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
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