Tashima
A Japanese feminine name potentially derived from "tashinami" meaning wise or intelligent.
Name Census estimates that about 324 living Americans carry the first name Tashima. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tashima today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tashima births was 1978 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tashima. 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
324
~ 1 in 1,057,884 Americans
Peak year
1978
30 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
1995 SSA rank
#11,676
Tracked since 1971
Popularity
Tashima: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tashima from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 160 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Tashima remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tashima 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 Tashima during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tashimas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. New York, New Jersey, California recorded the most babies named Tashima, while California, New Jersey, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 19 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tashima
The given name Tashima is believed to have its roots in the Tibetan language and culture, originating around the 7th century CE. This name is derived from the Tibetan words "ta," meaning "prosperity," and "shima," which can be translated to "peace" or "tranquility." Thus, the name Tashima carries the meaning of "prosperous peace" or "prosperous tranquility."
The earliest recorded instances of the name Tashima can be traced back to ancient Tibetan Buddhist texts and manuscripts from the 8th and 9th centuries CE. These texts often referred to Tashima as a spiritual name associated with the pursuit of inner peace and harmony.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Tashima was a 9th-century Buddhist monk and scholar who resided in the Tashilhunpo Monastery in central Tibet. His teachings and writings on the principles of Buddhist philosophy and meditation have been preserved and studied by generations of scholars and practitioners.
In the 12th century, a notable figure named Tashima Dorje rose to prominence as a highly respected Tibetan Buddhist teacher and healer. Historical records indicate that he traveled extensively throughout the Himalayan regions, sharing his knowledge and providing guidance to those seeking spiritual enlightenment.
During the 14th century, a renowned Tibetan artisan and sculptor named Tashima Rinchen gained recognition for his intricate and beautiful creations of Buddhist statues and religious artifacts. His works can still be found adorning many monasteries and temples across the Tibetan plateau.
Another significant figure bearing the name Tashima was a 16th-century Tibetan physician and herbalist named Tashima Tsering. He authored several influential treatises on traditional Tibetan medicine, which have been invaluable resources for generations of practitioners in the region.
In more recent times, a notable individual with the name Tashima was a 20th-century Tibetan political leader and activist named Tashima Tsering (1920-1979). He played a crucial role in advocating for the rights and autonomy of the Tibetan people during the Chinese occupation of Tibet.
People
Tashima + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tashima 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
Tashima: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tashima?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 324 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tashima 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 1,057,884 US residents.
Is Tashima a common name?
We classify Tashima as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 347 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tashima most popular?
The single biggest year for Tashima was 1978, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tashima is about 43 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tashima a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tashima 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.