Tiasha
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "black princess".
Name Census estimates that about 352 living Americans carry the first name Tiasha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tiasha today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tiasha births was 1982 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tiasha. 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
352
~ 1 in 973,734 Americans
Peak year
1982
21 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
2007 SSA rank
#20,323
Tracked since 1973
Popularity
Tiasha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tiasha from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 139 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Tiasha remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tiasha 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 Tiasha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tiashas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tiasha
The name Tiasha is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was prevalent in ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Tishya," meaning "auspicious" or "fortunate." The name gained popularity during the Vedic period, which spans from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.
Tiasha was a relatively common name among the aristocratic and scholarly classes in ancient India. It appears in several Hindu scriptures and texts, including the Rigveda, one of the oldest extant texts in any Indo-European language, dating back to around 1500 BCE. The name is mentioned in the context of auspicious ceremonies and rituals.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Tiasha was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and grammarian who lived in the 7th century CE. Known as Tiasha Acharya, he was a celebrated author and is credited with writing several influential works on Sanskrit grammar and linguistics.
In the 9th century CE, there was a famous Indian poet and playwright named Tiasha Kaviraaj. He was renowned for his contributions to Sanskrit literature and is considered one of the pioneers of the kavya literary tradition.
During the medieval period, Tiasha was also a popular name among the ruling classes in India. One notable figure was Tiasha Devi, a princess of the Chauhan dynasty who ruled over parts of present-day Rajasthan in the 12th century. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her devotion to Hindu spiritual practices.
In the 16th century, there was a prominent Indian astrologer and mathematician named Tiasha Pandita. He was highly respected for his expertise in astronomy and his contributions to the field of astrological calculations.
Another notable individual with the name Tiasha was a 17th-century Indian mystic and spiritual teacher known as Tiasha Bai. She was renowned for her teachings on devotional mysticism and her influence on the Bhakti movement, which emphasized loving devotion to the divine.
While the name Tiasha has its roots in ancient India, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly in regions with significant Indian diaspora populations. However, the rich historical and cultural significance of the name remains deeply rooted in its Sanskrit origins and the traditions of the Indian subcontinent.
People
Tiasha + last name combinations
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FAQ
Tiasha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tiasha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 352 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tiasha 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 973,734 US residents.
Is Tiasha a common name?
We classify Tiasha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 371 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tiasha most popular?
The single biggest year for Tiasha was 1982, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tiasha is about 37 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tiasha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tiasha 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.