Tirzah Girl

Popularity: #886 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TIR-zah //ˈtɪr.zə//

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: delight; pleasantness

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Tirzah has its roots in the Hebrew language, derived from the word "tirzah" (תִּרְצָה), which means "delight" or "pleasantness." This name appears in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Numbers, where Tirzah is mentioned as one of the five daughters of Zelophehad, who successfully petitioned Moses for their inheritance rights in the Promised Land. The name's biblical origins can be traced back to the ancient Hebrew culture, where names often held significant meanings related to virtues or characteristics valued in society.

Historically, Tirzah is associated with the ancient city of Tirzah, which served as a capital of the northern kingdom of Israel during the reign of King Jeroboam I in the 10th century BCE. The city is mentioned in various biblical texts, underscoring its importance in the historical narrative of Israel.

The name's biblical context and its connection to a significant location in ancient Israel contribute to its historical resonance within Jewish tradition and culture. In terms of cultural significance, Tirzah embodies themes of beauty and grace, aligning with its meaning of "delight." The name has been embraced in various literary and artistic contexts, often symbolizing feminine virtues and strength.

Its biblical roots have allowed it to endure through generations, maintaining a connection to its historical and cultural heritage. While diminutive forms or variations may exist, Tirzah itself remains a name that evokes a rich tapestry of historical and cultural narratives, reflecting the values and beliefs of the societies that have embraced it.

Famous people named Tirzah

In this section, you will find notable people named Tirzah. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Tirzah who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Tirzah is a singer-songwriter best known for her albums Devotion and Coloratura.

Fictional characters named Tirzah

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Tirzah is a fictional character from the novel The Red Tent by Anita Diamant. She is the daughter of Jacob and Leah, and her story explores themes of womanhood and family in ancient times.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Tirzah, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Tirzah. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Tirzah was first seen in the United States in 1899.

Tirzah has ranked as high as #4414 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, and Virginia.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Tirzah 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 Tirzah 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 Tirzah.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 62 62
2024 38 38
2023 38 38
2022 44 44
2021 46 46
2020 51 51
2019 66 66
2018 55 55
2017 71 71
2016 56 56
2015 65 65
2014 64 64
2013 67 67
2012 63 63
2011 65 65
2010 67 67
2009 54 54
2008 41 41
2007 39 39
2006 50 50
2005 33 33
2004 42 42
2003 47 47
2002 36 36
2001 30 30
2000 40 40
1999 35 35
1998 29 29
1997 33 33
1996 29 29
1995 38 38
1994 30 30
1993 22 22
1992 30 30
1991 20 20
1990 19 19
1989 20 20
1988 25 25
1987 21 21
1986 18 18
1985 23 23
1984 16 16
1983 22 22
1982 21 21
1981 27 27
1980 17 17
1979 22 22
1978 25 25
1977 23 23
1976 23 23
1975 11 11
1974 23 23
1973 14 14
1972 20 20
1971 12 12
1970 8 8
1969 5 5
1968 6 6
1967 10 10
1966 6 6
1965 6 6
1963 9 9
1962 12 12
1961 10 10
1922 5 5
1920 5 5
1918 9 9
1899 6 6

Top States for Tirzah (2021)

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
PA 6
55%
IL 5
45%