Tashiba
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "virtuous" or "praiseworthy".
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the first name Tashiba. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tashiba today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tashiba births was 1980 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tashiba. 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
128
~ 1 in 2,677,768 Americans
Peak year
1980
19 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
1988 SSA rank
#11,653
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Tashiba: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tashiba from the 1970s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 70 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tashiba 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 Tashiba 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 Tashiba
Tashiba is a feminine given name with origins traced back to the ancient Sanskrit language of the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "tasha," which means "to form" or "to create," and "bha," meaning "radiance" or "splendor." Together, the name Tashiba can be interpreted as "she who radiates creation" or "she who shines in her formations."
In Vedic literature, which comprises the oldest scriptures of Hinduism, the name Tashiba is not explicitly mentioned. However, the root words "tasha" and "bha" appear in various hymns and mantras, signifying the creative forces of the universe and the radiant nature of existence.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Tashiba date back to the 7th century CE, during the Gupta Empire period in India. Inscriptions and historical records from this era showcase the name being used among the aristocratic and scholarly classes of the time.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tashiba. One of the earliest recorded figures was Tashiba Devi, a Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century CE in the region now known as Bengal. Her literary works, though largely lost to time, were celebrated for their eloquence and depth.
In the 12th century, Tashiba Rani was a prominent patron of the arts and a patron of the Pala Empire in eastern India. Her patronage helped foster the growth of literature, music, and architecture during this period.
During the 16th century, Tashiba Bai was a renowned courtesan and dancer in the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Her grace and artistic talents earned her widespread admiration, and she is mentioned in several historical accounts of the time.
In the 19th century, Tashiba Devi was a revered spiritual leader and social reformer in Bengal. She advocated for women's education and played a pivotal role in the Bengal Renaissance movement, inspiring many with her teachings and writings.
More recently, Tashiba Mukherjee was a celebrated Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived from 1925 to 2008. She was a leading exponent of the Kathak dance form and received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Padma Bhushan award from the Government of India.
People
Tashiba + last name combinations
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Other names starting with T
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FAQ
Tashiba: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tashiba?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 128 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tashiba 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 2,677,768 US residents.
Is Tashiba a common name?
We classify Tashiba as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 138 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tashiba most popular?
The single biggest year for Tashiba was 1980, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tashiba is about 46 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tashiba a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tashiba 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.