Tirzah Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationTIR-zah / /ˈtɪr.zə/Hebrew
Meaning
delight; pleasantness
Historical & Cultural Background
Tirzah is a name of Hebrew origin found in the Old Testament. It was the name of one of the daughters of Zelophehad, who is noted for her role in the inheritance laws. The name has been used in various cultures and has seen a resurgence in modern times. It is often associated with beauty and grace.
Trend Summary
Tirzah has seen a modest increase in popularity in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Tirza
International Variants
- Tirza (Hebrew)
Famous people named Tirzah
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Fictional characters named Tirzah
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tirzah was first seen in the United States in 1899. Tirzah has ranked as high as #1315 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Tirzah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tirzah (2021)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 6 | |
| IL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1899 | 6 |
| 1918 | 9 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1962 | 12 |
| 1963 | 9 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 12 |
| 1972 | 20 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 23 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 23 |
| 1977 | 23 |
| 1978 | 25 |
| 1979 | 22 |
| 1980 | 17 |
| 1981 | 27 |
| 1982 | 21 |
| 1983 | 22 |
| 1984 | 16 |
| 1985 | 23 |
| 1986 | 18 |
| 1987 | 21 |
| 1988 | 25 |
| 1989 | 20 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 20 |
| 1992 | 30 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 30 |
| 1995 | 38 |
| 1996 | 29 |
| 1997 | 33 |
| 1998 | 29 |
| 1999 | 35 |
| 2000 | 40 |
| 2001 | 30 |
| 2002 | 36 |
| 2003 | 47 |
| 2004 | 42 |
| 2005 | 33 |
| 2006 | 50 |
| 2007 | 39 |
| 2008 | 41 |
| 2009 | 54 |
| 2010 | 67 |
| 2011 | 65 |
| 2012 | 63 |
| 2013 | 67 |
| 2014 | 64 |
| 2015 | 65 |
| 2016 | 56 |
| 2017 | 71 |
| 2018 | 55 |
| 2019 | 66 |
| 2020 | 51 |
| 2021 | 46 |
| 2022 | 44 |
| 2023 | 38 |
| 2024 | 38 |