Tosha Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationTOH-sha / ˈtoʊʃə

Slavic; English

Meaning

Slavic: 'Teddy bear'; English: diminutive of Natasha

Historical & Cultural Background

Tosha is often considered a diminutive form of Natasha, which has roots in the Russian language. The name Natasha itself is derived from the Latin name Natalia, meaning 'birthday' or 'born on Christmas Day'. In Slavic cultures, diminutive forms are commonly used as terms of endearment. Tosha can also stand alone as a unique name in various English-speaking contexts.

Trend Summary

Tosha has seen limited popularity in the United States, often appearing as a unique or less common name.

Similar Names

TashaToriTansy

Variants

  • Tosh
  • Toshie

International Variants

  • Tosca (Italian)
  • Natasha (Russian)

Famous people named Tosha

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Fictional characters named Tosha

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Sibling Suggestions

TanyaTaraTinaTaliaTessa

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Tosha was first seen in the United States in 1958. Tosha has ranked as high as #800 nationally, which occurred in 1980, and has been most popular in Texas, Ohio, California, North Carolina, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Tosha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Tosha (1996)

StateBirthsShare
OH 7
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19585
19605
19619
19626
196314
19649
196515
196640
196762
196871
1969100
1970131
1971217
1972217
1973251
1974253
1975285
1976263
1977316
1978307
1979323
1980324
1981324
1982312
1983283
1984291
1985320
1986253
1987239
1988242
1989209
1990191
1991153
1992144
1993113
199489
199565
199652
199751
199831
199927
200022
200112
20029
20036
20048
200513
20069
200712
20085
20096
20166