Tatisha
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly derived from the Sanskrit name Tathagata meaning "one who has thus gone".
Name Census estimates that about 56 living Americans carry the first name Tatisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tatisha today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tatisha births was 1978 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tatisha. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Tatisha. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
56
~ 1 in 6,120,613 Americans
Peak year
1978
10 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
1983 SSA rank
#11,895
Tracked since 1973
Popularity
Tatisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tatisha 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 44 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1970s peak, Tatisha remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tatisha 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 Tatisha 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 Tatisha
The name Tatisha is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, with roots that can be traced back to ancient India. The name is thought to be a variant of the name Tathagata, which was a title given to the Buddha, meaning "one who has thus gone" or "one who has thus attained."
In Hindu mythology, Tathagata was also a name associated with the divine beings known as Buddhas or enlightened ones. The name Tatisha may have been derived from this title as a way to honor or pay tribute to the Buddha and his teachings.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Tatisha can be found in ancient Indian texts and inscriptions, dating back to the 5th or 6th century CE. During this time, the name was primarily used within Buddhist and Hindu communities in the Indian subcontinent.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Tatisha was a Buddhist scholar and monk who lived in the 7th century CE. He is credited with translating and preserving many important Buddhist texts, contributing to the spread and preservation of the religion's teachings.
In the 10th century CE, there was a renowned Indian poet and writer named Tatisha who authored several literary works, including a collection of love poems that were widely celebrated during her time.
Another notable figure with the name Tatisha was a 12th-century Hindu philosopher and teacher who was influential in the Advaita Vedanta tradition. Her writings and teachings focused on the concept of non-duality and the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment.
In the 14th century, there was a Buddhist nun named Tatisha who was revered for her wisdom and compassion. She traveled throughout the Himalayan region, establishing monasteries and spreading the teachings of Buddhism.
During the 16th century, a Rajput warrior named Tatisha gained fame for her bravery and military prowess. She is said to have led her troops into battle against invading forces, becoming a celebrated figure in the region's history.
While the name Tatisha has its roots in ancient India and was primarily used within Buddhist and Hindu communities, it has since spread to other parts of the world, albeit with varying spellings and pronunciations. However, the historical and cultural significance of the name remains rooted in its Sanskrit origins and the teachings of the Buddha.
People
Tatisha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tatisha 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
Tatisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tatisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 56 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tatisha 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 6,120,613 US residents.
Is Tatisha a common name?
We classify Tatisha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 56% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 61 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tatisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Tatisha was 1978, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tatisha is about 48 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Tatisha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tatisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tatisha 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.
Is Tatisha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tatisha in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Tatisha can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Tatisha?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.