Tausha
A feminine name of Hawaiian origin meaning "one who is endowed".
Name Census estimates that about 1,262 living Americans carry the first name Tausha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tausha today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tausha births was 1975 (74 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tausha. 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
1.3K
~ 1 in 271,596 Americans
Peak year
1975
74 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
2004 SSA rank
#15,904
Tracked since 1964
Popularity
Tausha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tausha from the 1960s through to the 2000s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 624 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
Tausha 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 Tausha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Taushas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. California, Texas, Ohio recorded the most babies named Tausha, while Washington, Oklahoma, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 22 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tausha
The name Tausha is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which was prominent in ancient India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "tausha," which means "silent" or "calm." It is thought to have emerged during the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.
While there are no specific mentions of the name Tausha in ancient Hindu scriptures or texts, its roots can be traced back to the Sanskrit language, which was extensively used in religious and philosophical works during that time period. The name's association with calmness and tranquility aligns with the spiritual and meditative practices that were prevalent in ancient Indian culture.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tausha can be found in a historical document from the 12th century CE, which mentions a woman named Tausha who was a prominent figure in a local community in the region now known as Gujarat, India. However, details about her life and accomplishments are scarce.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who bore the name Tausha. One such person was Tausha Devi, a 16th-century Indian poetess and mystic from the state of Rajasthan. She is renowned for her devotional poetry and spiritual teachings, which have been preserved in various anthologies.
Another historical figure named Tausha was Tausha Begum, a 17th-century Mughal princess and the daughter of Emperor Shah Jahan. She played a significant role in the royal court and was known for her patronage of the arts and literature.
In the 19th century, Tausha Singh was a prominent leader and social reformer from the state of Punjab, India. He advocated for the rights of farmers and worked towards improving their living conditions and access to education.
Additionally, Tausha Kaur was a 20th-century Sikh activist and advocate for women's rights. She played a crucial role in raising awareness about gender equality and empowering women in her community.
While the name Tausha is not as common today, it holds a rich historical and cultural significance, particularly in South Asian regions where its Sanskrit roots can be traced. Its association with calmness and tranquility has made it a unique and meaningful choice for parents throughout the centuries.
People
Tausha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tausha 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
Tausha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tausha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,262 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tausha 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 271,596 US residents.
Is Tausha a common name?
We classify Tausha as "Rare". It ranks above 91.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,369 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tausha most popular?
The single biggest year for Tausha was 1975, when 74 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tausha is about 46 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tausha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tausha 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.