Find out how popular the first name Taisiya has been for the last 16 years (from 2009 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Taisiya by gender

Based on the last 16 years of data, Taisiya is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Taisiya.

The history of the first name Taisiya

The name Taisiya is of Russian origin, derived from the Greek name Thaïs. It first emerged during the Byzantine era, around the 5th to 6th century AD. Thaïs was a renowned Greek hetaera or courtesan who lived in Alexandria, Egypt during the 4th century AD. Her name is believed to be derived from the ancient Greek word "thaleia," meaning "blooming" or "verdant."

In the 6th century, the name Thaïs was adopted by Eastern Orthodox Christians and evolved into the Russian form Taisiya. It gained popularity as a Christian name, particularly among the nobility and upper classes of Russia. The earliest recorded instance of the name Taisiya can be found in the chronicles of the Grand Duchy of Moscow, dating back to the 14th century.

One of the earliest notable figures to bear the name Taisiya was Taisiya Olshevskaya (1616-1687), a Russian noblewoman and courtier during the reign of Tsar Alexis I. Another historical figure was Taisiya Bakarina (1693-1777), a Russian noble and lady-in-waiting to Empress Catherine I.

In the 19th century, Taisiya Andreyevna Shishkina (1810-1884) was a prominent Russian philanthropist and patron of the arts. She founded several orphanages and schools in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Additionally, Taisiya Solomatina (1835-1892) was a celebrated Russian actress who performed on the stages of the Imperial Theatres in Moscow and St. Petersburg.

In the 20th century, Taisiya Mikhailovna Bammatova (1905-1987) was a renowned Soviet ballet dancer and choreographer. She was a leading soloist with the Bolshoi Ballet and later became the artistic director of the Ballet Theatre of Opera and Ballet in Minsk, Belarus.

While the name Taisiya has its roots in ancient Greek and Byzantine history, it has been embraced and cherished by Russian culture for centuries, gracing notable figures from various walks of life.

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