Tashana Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationtah-SHAH-nah / tæˈʃɑːnəAfrican American; English
Meaning
Derived from the name Tasha, meaning 'born on Christmas Day' or 'of the Tasha family'; also can be seen as a blend of Tasha and Shana.
Historical & Cultural Background
Tashana is a modern name that emerged in the late 20th century, particularly within African American communities. It reflects a trend of creating unique names by blending existing ones. The name is often associated with individuality and cultural expression. It is not widely documented in historical texts but has gained popularity in contemporary naming practices.
Trend Summary
Tashana has seen a moderate level of popularity in the United States, particularly in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Tasha
- Shana
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tashana was first seen in the United States in 1971. Tashana has ranked as high as #1079 nationally, which occurred in 1983, and has been most popular in New York, New Jersey, Illinois, California, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Tashana has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tashana (2004)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 13 |
| 1973 | 19 |
| 1974 | 14 |
| 1975 | 18 |
| 1976 | 20 |
| 1977 | 36 |
| 1978 | 34 |
| 1979 | 31 |
| 1980 | 29 |
| 1981 | 31 |
| 1982 | 36 |
| 1983 | 37 |
| 1984 | 31 |
| 1985 | 31 |
| 1986 | 26 |
| 1987 | 28 |
| 1988 | 25 |
| 1989 | 34 |
| 1990 | 30 |
| 1991 | 32 |
| 1992 | 34 |
| 1993 | 21 |
| 1994 | 31 |
| 1995 | 23 |
| 1996 | 20 |
| 1997 | 21 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 |