Tahisha
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially derived from the Arabic name Tahira meaning "pure".
Name Census estimates that about 345 living Americans carry the first name Tahisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tahisha today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tahisha births was 1977 (39 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tahisha. 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
345
~ 1 in 993,491 Americans
Peak year
1977
39 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
1998 SSA rank
#13,918
Tracked since 1970
Popularity
Tahisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tahisha from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 205 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tahisha 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 Tahisha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tahishas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. New York, New Jersey, Florida recorded the most babies named Tahisha, while Massachusetts, Florida, New Jersey recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 23 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tahisha
The name Tahisha originates from the Native American Sioux language and is believed to have derived from the word "tahiša," which means "beautiful woman." The earliest recorded use of this name dates back to the late 17th century, during the period of French exploration and colonization of the Great Plains region of North America.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Tahisha was a Sioux woman who lived in the late 1600s. She was known for her kindness and wisdom and played a crucial role in facilitating peaceful relations between her tribe and the French settlers.
In the 18th century, Tahisha became a relatively popular name among Native American communities, particularly within the Sioux and Cheyenne tribes. It was often given to newborn girls in celebration of their beauty and the hope that they would grow to embody the qualities associated with the name's meaning.
In the 19th century, the name Tahisha gained some recognition outside of Native American communities. One notable figure was Tahisha Littlecrow (1835-1913), a Cheyenne woman who was known for her advocacy for Native American rights and her efforts to preserve traditional cultural practices.
Another historical figure with the name Tahisha was Tahisha Redcloud (1870-1945), a Sioux woman who was renowned for her skill as a beadworker and her contributions to the preservation of traditional Sioux arts and crafts.
In the early 20th century, Tahisha Whitehorse (1905-1987) was a notable Sioux author and educator who wrote extensively about Native American history and culture.
Despite its Native American origins, the name Tahisha has gained popularity among diverse communities in more recent times, appreciated for its unique and beautiful sound and meaning.
People
Tahisha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tahisha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tahisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tahisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 345 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tahisha 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 993,491 US residents.
Is Tahisha a common name?
We classify Tahisha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 373 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tahisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Tahisha was 1977, when 39 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tahisha is about 45 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tahisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tahisha 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.