Tisha Girl

Popularity: #929 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TISH-uh /ˈtɪʃə/

Origin: Hebrew; English

Meaning: Hebrew: 'God is my salvation'; English: diminutive of Letitia

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Tisha is derived from the Hebrew name Tishah, which means "ninth." This etymology is rooted in the Hebrew word "tish'ah," referring to the number nine. The name has its origins in the Jewish tradition, particularly associated with the ninth day of the month of Av in the Hebrew calendar, known as Tisha B'Av, which commemorates the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem.

The transition of the name into English likely occurred through the influence of Jewish communities and their cultural practices, particularly during the periods of migration and diaspora. Historically, Tisha has been recognized within Jewish culture for its religious significance.

The observance of Tisha B'Av, which has been noted since at least the first century CE, serves as a day of mourning and reflection for the Jewish people. This observance has been documented in various historical texts, including the Talmud, which dates back to the 5th century CE.

The name Tisha, while not widely recorded in historical texts as a personal name, carries the weight of its cultural and religious associations, linking it to significant events in Jewish history. Culturally, the name Tisha resonates with themes of resilience and remembrance, reflecting the enduring nature of Jewish identity and tradition.

The name may also be seen as a diminutive or affectionate form of names like Letitia, which has Latin roots meaning "joy" or "happiness," although this connection is more modern and less historically grounded. Overall, Tisha embodies a rich tapestry of linguistic heritage and cultural significance, rooted deeply in the Jewish experience.

Famous people named Tisha

In this section, you will find notable people named Tisha. 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 Tisha who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Tisha Campbell is an actress and singer best known for Martin, My Wife and Kids, and School Daze.

Tisha B'Av is a Jewish observance commemorating the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Tisha was first seen in the United States in 1886.

Tisha has ranked as high as #563 nationally, which occurred in 1971, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Ohio, and Illinois.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Tisha 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 Tisha 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 Tisha.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 19 19
2024 12 12
2023 7 7
2022 9 9
2021 7 7
2020 17 17
2019 10 10
2018 15 15
2017 18 18
2016 17 17
2015 12 12
2014 13 13
2013 11 11
2012 11 11
2011 13 13
2010 13 13
2009 17 17
2008 19 19
2007 22 22
2006 16 16
2005 24 24
2004 23 23
2003 22 22
2002 17 17
2001 26 26
2000 21 21
1999 30 30
1998 37 37
1997 43 43
1996 47 47
1995 89 89
1994 100 100
1993 146 146
1992 111 111
1991 102 102
1990 122 122
1989 105 105
1988 140 140
1987 123 123
1986 139 139
1985 157 157
1984 179 179
1983 201 201
1982 251 251
1981 304 304
1980 337 337
1979 411 411
1978 370 370
1977 411 411
1976 409 409
1975 466 466
1974 539 539
1973 590 590
1972 614 614
1971 868 868
1970 398 398
1969 402 402
1968 179 179
1967 130 130
1966 93 93
1965 95 95
1964 46 46
1963 47 47
1962 36 36
1961 38 38
1960 39 39
1959 16 16
1958 18 18
1957 13 13
1956 15 15
1955 13 13
1954 14 14
1953 5 5
1952 9 9
1951 11 11
1950 13 13
1949 12 12
1948 10 10
1947 11 11
1945 6 6
1933 5 5
1929 5 5
1918 5 5
1898 5 5
1887 5 5
1886 6 6

Top States for Tisha (2016)

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
NJ 5
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