Tisha Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationTISH-uh / ˈtɪʃəHebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: 'God is my salvation'; English: diminutive of Letitia
Historical & Cultural Background
Tisha is often considered a diminutive form of the name Letitia, which has Latin roots meaning 'joy' or 'gladness'. In Hebrew, Tisha is associated with a meaning related to salvation. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is sometimes used in religious contexts due to its Hebrew origin.
Trend Summary
Tisha has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with peaks in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Tish
- Tishie
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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 #525 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)
Top States for Tisha (2016)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NJ | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1886 | 6 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1947 | 11 |
| 1948 | 10 |
| 1949 | 12 |
| 1950 | 13 |
| 1951 | 11 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1954 | 14 |
| 1955 | 13 |
| 1956 | 15 |
| 1957 | 13 |
| 1958 | 18 |
| 1959 | 16 |
| 1960 | 39 |
| 1961 | 38 |
| 1962 | 36 |
| 1963 | 47 |
| 1964 | 46 |
| 1965 | 95 |
| 1966 | 93 |
| 1967 | 130 |
| 1968 | 179 |
| 1969 | 402 |
| 1970 | 398 |
| 1971 | 868 |
| 1972 | 614 |
| 1973 | 590 |
| 1974 | 539 |
| 1975 | 466 |
| 1976 | 409 |
| 1977 | 411 |
| 1978 | 370 |
| 1979 | 411 |
| 1980 | 337 |
| 1981 | 304 |
| 1982 | 251 |
| 1983 | 201 |
| 1984 | 179 |
| 1985 | 157 |
| 1986 | 139 |
| 1987 | 123 |
| 1988 | 140 |
| 1989 | 105 |
| 1990 | 122 |
| 1991 | 102 |
| 1992 | 111 |
| 1993 | 146 |
| 1994 | 100 |
| 1995 | 89 |
| 1996 | 47 |
| 1997 | 43 |
| 1998 | 37 |
| 1999 | 30 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 2001 | 26 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 22 |
| 2004 | 23 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 19 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 12 |