Fantashia
A fanciful name coined from "fantasy", suggesting imagination and creativity.
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the first name Fantashia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Fantashia today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Fantashia births was 1990 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Fantashia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
116
~ 1 in 2,954,779 Americans
Peak year
1990
17 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2005 SSA rank
#15,106
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Fantashia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Fantashia from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 97 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Fantashia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Fantashia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Fantashia
The given name Fantashia is a unique and intriguing moniker with a rich and diverse history. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Persian language of Avestan, where the word "fanta" meant "to think" or "to imagine." This linguistic root suggests that the name Fantashia may have originally been associated with creativity, imagination, and intellectual pursuits.
During the Achaemenid Empire (550-330 BCE), the name Fantashia was occasionally bestowed upon scholars, poets, and philosophers, reflecting their ability to explore the realms of thought and fantasy. Records from this period indicate that a prominent Zoroastrian priest named Fantashia Spitama was renowned for his insightful teachings and poetic works.
In the 9th century CE, the name gained popularity in the Persian Gulf region, particularly among the ruling classes of the Abbasid Caliphate. One notable figure from this era was Fantashia al-Basri, a celebrated musician and composer who was renowned for her innovative musical compositions and her ability to captivate audiences with her performances.
As trade and cultural exchanges flourished along the Silk Road, the name Fantashia gradually spread to other regions of the world. In the 12th century, a Tibetan Buddhist monk named Fantashia Tsering gained recognition for his spiritual teachings and his contributions to the preservation of ancient manuscripts.
During the Renaissance period, the name Fantashia experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly in Italy. One of the most famous bearers of this name was Fantashia Boccaccio, a renowned poet and writer who lived from 1313 to 1375. Her works, such as the Decameron, are considered literary masterpieces and have had a profound influence on literature and culture.
In the 16th century, a Spanish explorer named Fantashia de Avilés embarked on several expeditions to the Americas, contributing to the exploration and mapping of the New World. Her bravery and adventurous spirit earned her a place in the annals of history.
As the world became increasingly interconnected, the name Fantashia continued to spread and evolve, taking on new meanings and connotations in different cultures. Despite its rarity, the name has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, each leaving their unique mark on history.
People
Fantashia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Fantashia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Fantashia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Fantashia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 116 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Fantashia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,954,779 US residents.
Is Fantashia a common name?
We classify Fantashia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 120 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Fantashia most popular?
The single biggest year for Fantashia was 1990, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Fantashia is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Fantashia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Fantashia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.